Meaning of BONES

Pronunciation:			b'ownz
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
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	Synonyms:		castanets, clappers, finger cymbals, maraca
	See Also:		percussion instrument, percussive instrument
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