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    Castañuelas (en. Castanets)

    /kas.taˈnju.e.las/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: Percussion instruments played with the hands that produce a characteristic sound.
    Example Sentence: Castanets are fundamental in flamenco music.
    Las castañuelas son fundamentales en la música flamenca.
    Definition: They are commonly used in traditional dances.
    Example Sentence: The dancer used castanets during the performance.
    El bailarín usó castañuelas durante la actuación.
    Definition: Usually made of wood or plastic, and are used in pairs.
    Example Sentence: I bought a set of castanets for my dance classes.
    Compré un juego de castañuelas para mis clases de baile.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From Spanish 'castañuela', which originates from the term 'castaña', referring to the sound they produce.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Phrase: play the castanets
    Meaning: To perform music or dance using this instrument.
    tocar las castañuelas
    Phrase: make noise with the castanets
    Meaning: To make a cheerful or festive sound.
    hacer ruido con las castañuelas

    Related Words

    Related Word: dance
    Description: Rhythmic movement that accompanies the music.
    baile
    Related Word: flamenco
    Description: Spanish music genre that uses castanets.
    flamenco
    Related Word: percussion
    Description: Types of instruments that are struck to make sound.
    percusiones

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: Festive music related to Spanish culture.
    Example: That party was pure castanets, everyone danced!
    Esa fiesta fue pura castañuela, ¡todos bailaron!
    Slang Meaning: A reference to something noisy or cheerful.
    Example: It's a castanet day in the square, come enjoy!
    Es un día de castañuelas en la plaza, ¡ven a disfrutar!