Finger cymbals

/fˈɪŋɡə sˈɪmbəlz/

/fˈɪŋɡɚ sˈɪmbəlz/

Finger cymbals

(used in the plural) 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

synonyms : bones

castanets

clappers

Examples

1. On the day of the pageant, finger cymbals and veils in place, I hit my opening pose, my music starts - it's not my song.

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