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Shaker (musical instrument)
Indirect struck idiophone musical instrument / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The word shaker describes various percussive musical instruments used for creating rhythm in music.[1]
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They are called shakers because the method of creating the sound involves shaking them – moving them back and forth in the air rather than striking them. Most may also be struck for a greater accent on certain beats. Shakers are often used in rock and other popular styles to provide the ride pattern along with or substituting for the ride cymbal.