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maraca

/məˈrɑːkə/ noun · British & US
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What does maraca mean?

noun

A musical instrument consisting of a hollow gourd or shell filled with beads or seeds, used in Latin American music.

Example

"The percussionist shook the maracas to add rhythm to the salsa band."

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