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Castanets

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The origin of the hand-held percussion instrument known as Castanets is unknown.

They were in use in the 1700s, but are probably much older. Possibly related to the Roman instrument called Crotalum.

The name is from the diminutive of castaña - 'chestnut' in Spanish.

See : Wikipedia


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