maracas

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Scope note
South and Central American gourd rattles, usually oval, with a natural handle, filled with dried seeds or pebbles, or imitations thereof in wood, clay, bakelite, or metal filled with beads, shot, or other rattling pieces. They are usually played in pairs.
maracas
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024