Clappers (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

• Plural
• Plural Form

Examples

• The flamenco dancers shook their clappers to create a lively rhythm that echoed through the streets.
• As a child, Maria had always been fascinated by the sound of the clappers her abuela used to accompany traditional folk dances.
• In the studio, the choreographer demonstrated the correct way to hold the clappers and create a crisp, sharp sound.
• The dancers clicked their clappers in perfect syncopation, adding a mesmerizing layer of rhythm to the performance.
• To create the authentic sound of Spanish flamenco, the percussionist added the sharp crack of clappers to the musical arrangement.

Synonyms

• Bones
• Finger Cymbals
• Castanets

Hypernyms

• Percussion Instrument
• Percussive Instrument