What pair of gourd-shaped percussion instruments are typically shaken rather than struck?
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Maracas
Traditional maracas were made from dried iguero gourds filled with seeds or small pebbles, but modern versions are often made of plastic or wood. They are essential to Latin American music, providing a steady, driving pulse for the rhythm section.
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- What Latin American percussion instruments consist of a pair of gourds that are shaken to provide a rhythmic pulse?