Castanets (Noun)
Meaning
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Usages
Examples
- The flamenco dancer clicked her castanets to emphasize the fiery rhythm of the music.
- The street performer expertly manipulated the castanets to create a lively melody that drew in passersby.
- As a child, Maria had learned to play the castanets as part of her traditional Spanish folk dance training.
- The jazz ensemble's percussionist used castanets to add a playful, syncopated feel to the improvisational solo.
- The musician carefully held the delicate castanets between her thumb and fingers, waiting for the perfect moment to strike them together in perfect rhythm.