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Meaning of CLAPPERS

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 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: bones, castanets, finger cymbals, maraca
 
 See Also: percussion instrument, percussive instrument

 

 

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