maracas
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Maracas are fun instruments for making rhythms. They contain beans or small beads, which make a 'shaky' sound when shaken.
Originating in Latin America, maracas are used in music all over the world. You can often see them at parties and festivals.
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Maracas are percussion instruments made of hollowed-out oval shells filled with seeds or beads. They are a representative rhythmic instrument in Latin music such as salsa and samba, and are very suitable for playing while dancing.
Recently, the use of maracas in K-pop idol performances has been increasing. They frequently appear, especially in Latin pop-style songs, and are recognized as a very effective instrument for audience engagement.