Maraca

Pronunciation: /məˈrɑːkə/

Definitions of maraca

noun a musical instrument typically made of a hollow gourd or cylinder with seeds or dried beans inside, used as a percussion instrument in Latin American music

Example Sentences

A1 I shook the maraca to the beat of the music.

A2 She bought a colorful maraca at the souvenir shop.

B1 The musician played the maraca during the salsa performance.

B2 The maraca is a traditional instrument used in Latin American music.

C1 The maraca's rhythmic sound added depth to the song.

C2 The skilled percussionist showcased his talent with the maraca solo.

Examples of maraca in a Sentence

formal The musician played the maraca to keep the rhythm during the performance.

informal I love shaking the maraca to the beat of the music.

slang I found a cool maraca at the flea market for a bargain.

figurative Her laughter was like the sound of a maraca, infectious and joyful.

Grammatical Forms of maraca

• plural: maracas
• comparative: more maraca
• superlative: most maraca
• present tense: shake
• future tense: will shake
• perfect tense: have shaken
• continuous tense: is shaking
• singular: maraca
• positive degree: maraca
• infinitive: to shake
• gerund: shaking
• participle: shaken

Origin and Evolution of maraca

First Known Use: 1679 year

Language of Origin: Taino

Story behind the word: The word 'maraca' is believed to have originated from the indigenous Taino language of the Caribbean.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'maraca' has been adopted into various languages and cultures, becoming synonymous with the musical instrument consisting of a gourd or similar container filled with seeds or pebbles and played as a percussion instrument.