| 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....- If you like your Spanish guitar music in tight trousers and with castanets clicking, this probably won't be to your taste.
- There was another set of timpani, another bass drum, side drums, castanets, two xylophones, and, if I recall correctly, tubular bells as well.
Origin Early 17th century: from Spanish castañeta, diminutive of castaña, from Latin castanea 'chestnut'. |