castanets

noun, usually plural (castanets; one castanet)

«castanets» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A small musical instrument of two shell-shaped pieces of hard wood (or plastic), held in the hand and clicked together to make a sharp rhythm, used especially in Spanish dancing and flamenco. tree →

In the lessons

In music lessons castanets are a percussion instrument: you hit them to keep the beat. In stories they bring a picture of Spain and flamenco dancers. Phrases: a pair of castanets, click the castanets.

Examples

The dancer clicked her castanets as she spun. tree →
We played castanets in the music lesson. tree →
Castanets are percussion instruments. tree →
Click, clack went the castanets. tree →
He kept the beat with a pair of castanets. tree →
Castanets are often used in Spanish music. tree →
My little sister loves the castanets in the music box. tree →

Note

Usually plural: castanets, "a pair of castanets"; one half is a castanet. Stress: cas-ta-NETS. They belong to the percussion family, like drums and tambourines.

On Mova

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