Musical instrument also called a chac-chac (6)

I believe the answer is:

maraca

(Other definitions for maraca that I've seen before include "One of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone for Spanish dancing" , "Percussion instrument played in pairs" , "Instrumental gourd" , "One of a pair used by Spanish dancer" , "Rattle used as a rhythm instrument" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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