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• noun (Context 1)
A percussion instrument consisting of a pair of small, concave shells made of wood, ivory, or plastic that are held in the hand and clicked together by the fingers, traditionally used to accompany Spanish and Latin American dancing.
Usage Example
"The flamenco dancer rhythmically snapped her castanets as she spun across the wooden stage."
Weak
clapper
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