castañetas
Castañetas are a pair of small percussion instruments used to produce a rapid clicking sound in Spanish and flamenco music. They are commonly referred to as castanets in English and castañuelas in standard Spanish; castañetas is a regional or informal variant used in some dialects.
Construction and technique: A castañeta consists of two hollow shells that are joined, allowing them to snap
Musical context: Castañetas are a staple in traditional Spanish music and dance, most famously associated with
Variations and terminology: While castañetas is a common term for the instrument, many sources distinguish castanets