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Castanets

usgb/ˌkæstəˈnets/Volume
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Cultural InstrumentPlay
Castanets are strongly associated with traditional Spanish music and dances like the flamenco. SlideShe studied Spanish culture and learned to play castanets as part of her routine.
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Castanets fall under the percussion instrument category, used for creating rhythm. SlideIn the orchestra, the percussionist played castanets for the Spanish dance number.
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Unlike most instruments, castanets are handheld and produce sound when clapped together. SlideAt the concert, the musician skillfully held the castanets in one hand while playing.