单词 | castanets |
释义 | castanets/ˌkastəˈnɛts![]() plural noun ![]() Small concave pieces of wood, ivory, or plastic, joined in pairs by a cord and clicked together by the fingers as a rhythmic accompaniment to Spanish dancing.She had managed to put together castanets with pieces of wood and string, which she need for the dance....
OriginEarly 17th century: from Spanish castañeta, diminutive of castaña, from Latin castanea 'chestnut'. |
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