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    Kastanyetas (en. Castanets)

    kas-ta-nyetas

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A musical instrument composed of two pieces of wood joined together to create sound.
    She uses castanets while dancing on stage.
    Gumagamit siya ng kastanyetas habang sumasayaw sa entablado.
    An instrument commonly used in flamenco and other folk dances in Spain.
    The castanets are an essential part of flamenco dance.
    Ang kastanyetas ay mahalagang bahagi ng sayaw ng flamenco.
    A type of percussion instrument played by pinching with the fingers.
    It takes patience to learn the correct technique for playing castanets.
    Kailangan ng tiyaga upang matutunang tamang teknik ng paglalaro ng kastanyetas.

    Etymology

    Spanish word 'castañuela'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Castanets in dance
    The use of castanets as an accompaniment in dancing.
    Kastanyetas sa sayaw

    Related Words

    percussion
    A category of musical instruments played by striking or tapping.
    perkusyon
    flamenco
    A form of traditional dance and music from Spain that often uses castanets.
    flamenco

    Slang Meanings

    small claps or clapping sound
    The sound of her clapping fingers in this song is like castanets.
    Parang kastanyetas ang tunog ng mga daliri niyang nag-papa-clap sa kantang ito.
    instrument used for control or rhythm
    Do you use castanets to get the right beat in the dance?
    Ginagamit niyo ba ang kastanyetas para makuha ang tamang beat sa sayaw?