Maraca: meaning, definitions and examples

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maraca

 

[ muh-RAH-kah ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

rattle, shaker

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น maraca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฐเคพเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Maraca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ maraka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั€ะฐะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ maraka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒฉใ‚ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maraca

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maraca

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท maraka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋ผ์นด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุงูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maraca

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ maraca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฌๆ‹‰ๅก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ maraca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ maraca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั€ะฐะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒแƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maraka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.