One of a pair of shakers (6)

I believe the answer is:

maraca

(Other definitions for maraca that I've seen before include "Instrumental gourd" , "'Hand-held percussion instrument, hand-held (6)'" , "one easily rattled?" , "Rattle used as a rhythm instrument" , "Percussion instrument played in pairs" .)

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

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