Flamenco percussion instrument (9)

I believe the answer is:

castanets

(Other definitions for castanets that I've seen before include "Clicking percussion instruments" , "Flamenco clappers?" , "kitchen need?" , "Wooden percussion instrument" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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