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Rarecastanets
The correct spelling is castanets.
How to pronounce castanets
noun
IPA: /ˌkæs.tə.ˈnɛts/
Say it like: Cas-tan-ets
The correct spelling is castanets. A percussion instrument (idiophone) of Spanish origin, consisting of a pair of concave shells joined on one edge by a string, held in the hand and used to produce clicking sound…
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Definition
noun
- 1.A percussion instrument (idiophone) of Spanish origin, consisting of a pair of concave shells joined on one edge by a string, held in the hand and used to produce clicking sounds; any hand-held percussion idiophone that can be played with the fingers, such as bones or spoons.
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