CASTANETS
\kˈastɐnˌɛts], \kˈastɐnˌɛts], \k_ˈa_s_t_ɐ_n_ˌɛ_t_s]\
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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
By Princeton University
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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
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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