1. the movable parts inside bells that strike the sides to make them ring
2. a pair of wooden or plastic pieces held in one hand and clicked together rhythmically
Usage: musical instrument

Examples

• The church bell’s clappers were damaged in the storm.
• She could hear the clappers striking against the bronze bell.
• The dancer held wooden clappers in each hand.
• The music teacher demonstrated how to use the clappers properly.
• Ancient bells often had iron clappers that created deep tones.
• The flamenco performance featured traditional clappers and guitars.