Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Castanets

• (n. pl.) Two small, concave shells of ivory or hard wood, shaped like spoons, fastened to the thumb, and beaten together with the middle finger; -- used by the Spaniards and Moors as an accompaniment to their dance and guitars.

Synonyms of Castanets

• Bones
• Clappers
• Finger Cymbals

Antonyms of Castanets

Homophones of Castanets