What is maracas Tone colour?

The tone colour of maracas is bright and percussive. The sound is produced by shaking the maracas, which causes the seeds or beads inside to strike against the sides of the instrument. The pitch of the sound is determined by the size of the maracas and the amount of seeds or beads inside. Maracas are often used in Latin American music, such as salsa, merengue, and bachata.