They are made of two shell-shaped pieces of wood, held together by a string or leather thong. When the dancer moves their hands, the castanets clap together, creating a percussive rhythm that is an essential part of Spanish dance.
They are made of two shell-shaped pieces of wood, held together by a string or leather thong. When the dancer moves their hands, the castanets clap together, creating a percussive rhythm that is an essential part of Spanish dance.