maracas

noun

1. 砂槌，沙球（成对的打击乐器，内装珠子或豆粒，摇动以发声）
   a pair of simple musical instruments consisting of hollow balls containing beads or beans that are shaken to produce a sound

1. Maracas are often played at celebrations and special events.
   砂槌在庆典和特别活动的现场音乐中经常出现。
2. Traditional instruments including drums, maracas, guitars and turtle shells are used for religious and secular occasions.
   传统的乐器包括鼓、沙球、吉他和海龟壳，用于宗教典礼和日常生活。
3. Maracas are also very popular with children and are commonly included in the instruments of the rhythm band.
   砂槌在儿童音乐教学中也很受欢迎，还有在节奏型乐队中也非常流行。
4. Maracas are heard in many forms of Latin music and are also used in pop and classical music.
   砂槌在拉丁音乐中表现形式多样，在流行乐、古典乐中也有表现力。