Latin American Music Instruments

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

• The musician played the maraca to keep the rhythm during the performance.
• I love shaking the maraca to the beat of the music.
• I found a cool maraca at the flea market for a bargain.
• Her laughter was like the sound of a maraca, infectious and joyful.

noun a type of dance originating in Brazil

• The samba roll is a traditional Brazilian dance move that is often performed in samba music performances.
• I tried to do the samba roll at the dance class, but I kept tripping over my own feet.
• Check out that dancer's samba roll - it's so smooth and effortless!
• Her performance had a samba roll to it, with its lively and rhythmic movements.