castanet

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌkæs.tə.ˈnɛt/

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Noun

Singular castanet

Plural castanets

A pair of dancers with castanets in their hands. Photo taken in Madrid, Spain

1. (countable) (music) (usually plural) Castanets are a handheld percussion instrument that consists of a pair of concave shells joined on one edge by string.