The Castanet (photo) (audio)

Consisting of a pair of hollow shells made of hardwood or ivory loosely bound together by a cord. The cord is generally fastened around the first finger and thumb of the performer's hand. To play the

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castanets the players use the other fingers strike the castanets together.

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The castanets produce a hollow, clicking sound that is used to accent the rhythm of the music.