10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CASTANETS»
Discover the use of
castanets in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
castanets and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Percussion Repair and Maintenance
HAND CASTANETS ••• The most common type of castanets used in orchestral
percussion are the hand castanets. A constant problem with this instrument is the
cord connecting the castanets to the handle. If this cord is too loose, the castanets
...
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All about Hand Percussion: Everything You Need to Know to ...
Overview Castanets are most associated with the music and dance of Spain,
believed to have been introduced to the Spanish by the Moors. They are thought
to have been inspired by the finger cymbals of the Middle East. Although
castanets ...
3
Encyclopedia of Percussion
Castanets. The Classical Music Traditions of the Indian Subcontinent Percussion
Instruments. Fr: castagnettes; Ger: Kastagnetten; It: castagnette; Sp: castañuelas
Figure 8.1 A modern set oftabla. Photo by Alexander Postelnek. Castanets date ...
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Percussion Instruments and Their History
CASTANETS Castanets rarely appear in paintings, possibly because their use
seems to be mostly confined to Spain, and comparatively few Spanish paintings
of this period are available in reproduction; and possibly because most of the ...
5
Anatomy of the Orchestra
CASTANETS Although one might reasonably expect castanets to have no more
than a special-purpose Spanish connotation, they are in fact more widely used
than that and are to be found in the scores of composers of every country and ...
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Antonio Triana and the Spanish Dance: A Personal Recollection
Years ago, there were eight or more "coplas" or verses, but now only the first four
are performed to the accompaniment of guitars and castanets, and are known as
"Corraleras." Most likely they originated in the "cortijos" or ranches around ...
Rita Vega de Triana, 1993
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Antonia Merce,́ "La Argentina": Flamenco and the Spanish ...
Flamenco and the Spanish Avant Garde Ninotchka Bennahum. Argentina's father
wanted her to become an excellent castanet-player, as well as a singer. For
Senor Merce, the castanets represented the soul of Spain, her history and culture
.
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Canada Is... Music, Grade 3-4 (2000 Edition): Teacher's ...
If not, teach the remaining parts of the phrases by rote. • To reinforce the feeling
for the syncopated pattern, add instruments (preferably the ones mentioned) and
have them play where the instruments are identified. • Refer to Making Castanets
...
Colby, Dulcie, Harrison, John, Kerr, Carol
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Practical Percussion: A Guide to the Instruments and Their ...
BD, tamb, maracas 3. crash cyms, sus cym, castanets, claves Overture:
Johannesburg Festival T 4 perc SD, TD, tri, castanets, BD, cyms, tamb, maracas,
claves, xylo, glock Overture: Portsmouth Point T 4 perc BD, cyms, tamb, xylo, SD,
...
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Band Expressions, Book Two Student Edition: Percussion, Book ...
Castanets are a pair of spoon-shaped, hard- wood shells, strung together, and
clapped together to produce a sharp, high-pitched sound. 2. The traditional
construction material commonly used is ebony or rosewood, but it is also
common to ...
Susan Smith, Robert Smith, Michael Story, 2005
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CASTANETS»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
castanets is used in the context of the following news items.
Praise God!
... Praise Him with castanets and dance, Praise Him with banjo and flute; Praise Him with cymbals and a big brass drum, praise Him with fiddles ... «Skiatook Journal, Jul 15»
Moreish Moorish morsels
... slow-cooked lamb infused with the rich, sweet flavour of Pedro Ximenez sherry; can you hear the castanets? All you need are the red lentils ... «Newcastle Herald, Jul 15»
Karen Flamenco's Alice in Wonderland fires a new generation's spirit
... Peter Pan, that she's staged over the years—narrative works that are sort of like story ballet with fast-pummelling feet and clicking castanets. «Straight.com, Jul 15»
Going Places, Near & Far: Jazz Age Lawn Parties Recall Gatsby Era
Make sure you listen for the finger castanets." There is a constant stream of entertainment: Dance performances by Caravella's Canarsi ... «The Island Now, Jul 15»
Jazz fest concert review: The Barr Brothers at Place des Festivals
... out into a septet or octet (depending on song and/or lighting). Wolves was moody, with castanets and the frenzied shimmer of Page's harp. «Montreal Gazette, Jun 15»
Drum circle celebrates rhythm
PENDLETON — People are invited to bring their castanets, a drum, cajón or other percussion instruments and create music during a drum ... «East Oregonian, Jun 15»
Multifaceted Tejana Reveals her Hispanic Roots
Patricia Vonne uses Flamenco dance moves and plays castanets throughout the album. Although castanets are not widely used in Flamenco ... «World Music Central, Jun 15»
RD Burman: The man who made music with bottles and matkas
His delightful use of castanets, horns and flamenco-influenced guitars in the song Matwali Ankhowale showed he was clearly eager to branch ... «Hindustan Times, Jun 15»
Mas Ysa Releases "Arrows" Ahead of Phono Del Sol
"I don't set out to use specific sounds, but looking later at the pallet of choirs, clapping, castanets, flutes — I've realized that they are just ... «SF Weekly, Jun 15»
On The Record: Lee Barber, Patricia Vonne, Manco
Also included is “Traeme Paz,” a highlight of Vonne's 2005 disc “Guitars & Castanets” and likely familiar to many from its inclusion in her brother ... «austin360, Jun 15»
