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castanet

 

[ หŒkรฆs.tษ™หˆnษ›t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

Castanets are a percussion instrument used in traditional Spanish music and dance, characterized by a pair of hollow pieces of wood or plastic that are joined by a string and clicked together with the fingers. They produce a sharp, distinctive sound and are often employed to maintain rhythm in flamenco performances. Castanets can vary in size and material, influencing their tone and volume. While primarily associated with Spanish culture, similar instruments exist in various forms across the globe.

Synonyms

clappers, percussion instruments

Examples of usage

  • She played the castanets during the flamenco dance.
  • The orchestra included castanets in their performance of traditional Spanish music.
  • He learned to master the castanets after years of practice.

Translations

Translations of the word "castanet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น castanholas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคธเฅเคŸเฅ‡เคจเฅ‡เคŸเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Castagnetten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ castanet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐัั‚ะฐะฝัŒั”ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kastaniety

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท castagnettes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ castanets

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kastanyet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด์Šคํƒ€๋„ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงุณุชู†ูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kastanฤ›ty

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kastanety

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“ๆฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kastanjete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kastanettur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐัั‚ะฐะฝะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kastanyet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ castaรฑuelas

Word origin

The term 'castanet' originates from the Spanish word 'castaรฑeta,' which is derived from 'castaรฑa,' meaning 'chestnut,' referring to the shape of the instrument that resembles a small chestnut. The use of castanets dates back to ancient times, and they have been found in various cultures, including the Greeks and Romans. In Spain, castanets became popular in the 16th century and were integrated into regional folk dances. They have since become a symbol of Spanish culture, particularly associated with flamenco and classical Spanish music. Over time, castanets have evolved, with modern versions being made from different materials such as plastic and fiberglass, expanding their accessibility and use in various musical genres.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,474, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.