maraca

Noun

Meaning

a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow gourd containing pebbles or beans; often played in pairs

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

bell gong lyra clack battery percussion cymbal rattle chime cowbell bones beanbag percussion instrument castanets noisemaker
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Hypernyms

percussion instrument percussive instrument

Anagrams

Acamar Camara

Examples

I plan to join the 'SNL' band as a maraca player and stand behind saxophonist Lenny Pickett. That way they will at least cut to me before commercial breaks. I'll be sure to look right into camera. John Mulaney

They could rock out to “Twinkle Twinkle” with little Oscar on the maraca, Jack on the egg shaker and baby Luna on the rainbow tube. Source: Internet

The runner scored from second, waving the maraca above his head as he touched home plate. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

maraboutism maraboutist marabunta Maracaibo Maracaibo tody-flycatcher maracaist