kastanet
kastanét with stress marks
castanet
Usage Note
Kastanet is borrowed from Spanish castañeta and refers to castanets, which were introduced to the Philippines during the colonial period. They remain associated with traditional folk dances such as the pandanggo and escotis and are still taught and performed in Philippine cultural events.
Examples
" May hawak siyang dalawang kastanet. "
Natural Translation
He/She is holding two castanets.
Literal Translation
Has hold he/she-of two castanets.
" Ginamit niya ang kastanet sa sayaw na pandanggo. "
Natural Translation
He/She used castanets in the pandanggo dance.
Literal Translation
Used he/she the castanets in-the dance pandanggo.
" Habang sumasayaw ang mga mananayaw ng pandanggo, pinapalo nila ang kastanet sa saliw ng masiglang tugtugin. "
Natural Translation
While the dancers performed the pandanggo, they clicked the castanets in time with the lively music.
Literal Translation
While dancing the dancers of pandanggo, striking they the castanets to accompaniment of-the lively music.
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