maracas

Maracas are fun instruments for making rhythms. They contain beans or small beads, which make a 'shaky' sound when shaken.

Originating in Latin America, maracas are used in music all over the world. You can often see them at parties and festivals.

Maracas are percussion instruments made of hollowed-out oval shells filled with seeds or beads. They are a representative rhythmic instrument in Latin music such as salsa and samba, and are very suitable for playing while dancing.

Recently, the use of maracas in K-pop idol performances has been increasing. They frequently appear, especially in Latin pop-style songs, and are recognized as a very effective instrument for audience engagement.