Maraca
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /məˈɹæ.kə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Maraca is a noun meaning (music) A Latin American percussion instrument consisting of a hollow-gourd rattle containing pebbles or beans and often played in pairs, as a rhythm instrument.
Meaning
(music) A Latin American percussion instrument consisting of a hollow-gourd rattle containing pebbles or beans and often played in pairs, as a rhythm instrument.
More Meanings
- (slang, in the plural) Breasts.
Example Sentences
Helly, please approach the MDE cart. You may choose one genre and one accessory… the maraca. Excellent choice.
Word Forms
- maracas
Synonyms for maraca
Depending on context, synonyms include assets, babylons, balloons, badonkers, bangers, bazongas.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include castanets, bones, clappers, maruga, marimba, maracatu.
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