Maraca: meaning, definitions and examples
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maraca
[ muh-RAH-kah ]
musical instrument
A maraca is a handheld percussion instrument often used in Latin American music. It consists of a hollow body filled with beads or seeds, which produces sound when shaken. Maracas are typically played in pairs and are popular in various musical genres, including salsa and samba.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She played the maracas to accompany the band.
- The children enjoyed shaking the maracas during the music class.
- He added maracas to the song to give it a festive feel.
Translations
Translations of the word "maraca" in other languages:
๐ต๐น maraca
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคฐเคพเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Maraca
๐ฎ๐ฉ maraka
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐัะฐะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ maraka
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉใซ
๐ซ๐ท maraca
๐ช๐ธ maraca
๐น๐ท maraka
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง๋ผ์นด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑุงู
๐จ๐ฟ maraca
๐ธ๐ฐ maraca
๐จ๐ณ ้ฉฌๆๅก
๐ธ๐ฎ maraca
๐ฎ๐ธ maraca
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐัะฐะบะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ maraka
๐ฒ๐ฝ maraca
Etymology
The word 'maraca' has its roots in the Spanish language, which borrowed it from the Native American languages of the Taino and Arawak tribes. The term was originally used to describe the instrument made from gourds or other materials, filled with seeds or small stones to create sound. Maracas are traditionally associated with Latin American music and have been used for centuries in various cultural celebrations and rituals. Over time, the instrument has spread globally, influencing different music styles and being incorporated into modern genres. The maracas are often featured prominently in salsa, reggae, and Afro-Cuban music, illustrating their lasting impact on musical traditions and their evolution throughout history.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,097, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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