Example sentences for: maracas

How can you use “maracas” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Some are filled with seeds for shaking (maracas), others notched on the outside for rhythmical scraping (güiro).

  • African slaves brought with them the wherewithal to produce tambours, wood covered in animal skin to create drums, and maracas, dried gourds filled with seeds.

  • Musical instruments such as maracas, clavés, and bongos also make good presents.

  • A genre directly related to the rhythmic beats of African music, bomba makes use of animal-skin drums along with maracas and higher pitched percussion instruments.


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