Party animal twisting to the hits (6)
I believe the answer is:
pinata
'party' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for pinata that I've seen before include "that's broken at party" , "Container suspended from a height for blindfolded children to break open with sticks" , "Smashed party guest" .)