Finger Cymbals (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's fingers moved deftly as she clicked the finger cymbals in time with the music.
- The belly dancer's hips swayed seductively as she played the finger cymbals to the beat of the drums.
- The Spanish dancer's use of finger cymbals added a lively touch to the traditional folk dance.
- As the mariachi band played on, the dancer's finger cymbals clicked out a lively rhythm.
- The finger cymbals were an essential part of the traditional Middle Eastern dance, adding a bright, metallic sound to the music.