answersLogoWhite

0

Idiophones are instruments that produce sound with the vibration from their body. Castanets are non-pitched instruments and idiophones that are generally used in Spanish Folk Music.

User Avatar

Fredrick Jerde

Lvl 10
4y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Where do you buy castanets?

You buy castanets from a supplier of musical instruments.


Is a castanets a percussion?

While this question makes no grammatical sense whatsoever, yes, castanets are percussive instruments.


Which musical instruments start whith the letter c?

Cello, cymbals, castanets, and clarinet are musical instruments that start with the letter c.


What percussion instruments are used in the song be my baby by the ronnettes?

Drums, castanets, and some kind of shaker


Are castanets non pitched instruments?

yes! the tuning rods(the screws around the drums metal rim) change the tuning of the drum depending on how loose or tight you turn them. There are tuning gauges that you can use as well, that measure drum head surface tension to set the tuning of a drum to a specific note/ sound.


Which instruments can be made of shells or hard wood and can be tied together together or attached at the end of a wooden paddle?

castanets


What are the two traditional spanish musical instruments?

Two traditional Spanish musical instruments are the guitar and the castanets. The guitar, particularly the flamenco guitar, is essential in Spanish music, known for its expressive sound and versatility. Castanets are hand-held percussion instruments often used in folk dances, especially in flamenco, providing rhythmic accompaniment. Both instruments play a significant role in Spain’s rich musical heritage.


Percussion instruments where two similar objects are clapped together to produce a sound can be further classified under what group?

Those are "concussion" instruments. They include cymbals and castanets.


What types of instruments are used in the music of Spain?

Typical music of Spain is the Flamenco and it usually features the classical guitar and the use of castañuelas (castanets).


What is the difference between a pitched percussion instrument and a non-pitched percussion instrument?

A pitched percussion instrument play numerous pitches (i.e. xylophone), while nonpitched percussion instruments play one pitch (i.e. snare drum).


What instruments do they use in Spain?

Some traditional instruments used in Spain include the guitar, castanets, flamenco guitar, and Spanish bagpipes known as gaita. These instruments are commonly used in various genres of Spanish music, from flamenco to classical.


What are the instruments used by Spanish dancers called?

The instruments commonly used by Spanish dancers, particularly in Flamenco, include the guitar, castanets, and handclaps. The guitar provides the rhythmic and melodic foundation, while castanets add percussive accents. Additionally, the use of Palmas (handclapping) is integral to creating the energetic rhythms that accompany the dance. These elements work together to enhance the expressive nature of the performance.