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Maracas are gourds containing some seeds or dried beans. They can also be made of leather, wood or plastic. They are most often used in pairs, with one 'pitched' high and the other low. They are percussion instruments and are not actually pitched to a tone on the chromatic scale. When the maraca is shaken, the seeds or beans make a sound. If the maraca is shaken up and down, the sound is percussive, because the objects inside move together and hit the opposite side of the maraca's interior. There are many different ways to play the maraca, including hitting it into the hand, or using motions that are more circular. They are often used in playing Rumbas. They support the rhythm of the music in much the same way that claves do. See link.
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When was the maraca first introduced in Mexico?
in 1875 the maraca was introduced :)
From what is maraca made?
In atomized
Is a maraca a perussion instrument?
unpitched
Who plays the maraca?
the native Americans from Puerto Rico MexicoAnswereveryone
Which percussion instrument is shaken?
Shaker, maracas, and assorted shakers
Where was the maraca invented?
The maraca was invented in South America.
What is the Hebrew word for maraca?
Maraca (musical instrument) = ra'ashan (רעשן)
When was Maraca - song - created?
Maraca - song - was created on 2011-09-02.
What continent is maraca located on?
Maraca is a musical instrument... Morocco is a country. It is located in Africa.
When was the maraca first introduced in Mexico?
in 1875 the maraca was introduced :)
Who made the maraca?
what is the answer
From what is maraca made?
In atomized
When was the maraca discovered?
in south america
What is placed in Spanish?
la maraca
How do you say maracas in french?
maraca
How does sound travel maraca?
pizza
Is a maraca a perussion instrument?
unpitched
