| 单词 | maraca |
| 释义 | maraca (once / 134311 pages) n A maraca is a musical instrument that you shake — the stones or beans rattle against the hollow case in time to the beat of the music. If the violin seems a bit too complicated to learn, try out some maracas! Maracas are percussion instruments commonly used in Latin and Caribbean music. They mark the beat like drums do, and they are fairly simple to play. Most traditional maracas are made out of dried, hollow gourds or coconut shells, and they're filled with dry beans or pebbles. The word maraca comes from the Portuguese, via a Brazilian language called Tupi. In some French-speaking parts of the world, maracas are called "shac-shacs." WORD FAMILYmaraca: maracas USAGE EXAMPLESOccasionally, a few of the kids chimed in or lazily shook a maraca. The Guardian(Oct 18, 2016) Other times, the songs took on a more global approach, with hand claps, maracas and marching band drums creating a disruptive stance. Los Angeles Times(Aug 19, 2016) Called a Spark, it's the size and colour of a peeled mango and when shaken gently, it makes a noise a bit like a maraca. BBC(Jul 03, 2016) n a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow gourd containing pebbles or beans; often played in pairs Hyper percussion instrument, percussive instrument a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another |
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