Castanet

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ËŒkæs.tÉ™.ˈnÉ›t/

Origin

Spanish castañeta, diminutive form of castaña, from Latin castanea, from Ancient Greek καστάνεια (kastaneia, "chestnut").

Full definition of castanet

Noun

1. (musical instruments) A single handheld percussion instrument, from of a pair of concave shells joined on one edge by string. Normally not used in singular.

Derived terms

• castanetist