ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT

Maraca [maˈɾaka] is a traditional Latin American percussion instrument made from a hollowed-out gourd with seeds or small pebbles inside, which bounce off the inner wall of the gourd during rhythmic shaking.

• Height: 26 cm

INTERESTING FACTS

Maraca is a musical instrument that belongs to the category of idiophones, instruments that produce sound primarily through the vibration of their own body without using strings, membranes, or air. It originates from Latin America, specifically from the indigenous cultures of pre-Columbian America. The maraca is typically made from a hollowed and dried gourd with seeds or small pebbles inside, attached to a handle. Modern maracas can also be made from plastic and other contemporary materials.