Match the instrument with the culture in which it is most used. 1. maracas irish 2. bagpipe welsh 3. crwth scottish 4. accordion puerto rican

1.  Maracas are Puerto Rican

Although many people believe them to be Spanish, they are actually related to Puerto Rico and the Caribbean nations that exist in the Americas. They are like balls full of things and when you shake them you get sound and they are always present in traditional or national Latin American music. They are even found south in places like Brazil.

2. Bagpipe is Scottish

They are a traditional Scottish instrument that has been around in that area for more than a thousand years. They look like a baloon, or a bag, that has pipes coming out of it, and when you blow into a pipe the sound comes out and it is very recognizable. Similar instruments have been found however in areas such as Asia or the Middle east.

The correct answer for 3 is Welsh

The Crwth, or commonly known and read as a crowd or a rote is a type of a lyre that has been traditionally used on the British isles. Although their popularity in Europe was reduced, they are still found in traditional songs in wales with numerous national songs composed specifically for the Crwth and is found at public gatherings.

The correct answer for 4 is Irish

Accordions are used a lot in Ireland and in their folk songs and tradition but have also been found worldwide and are not as region specific as the other instruments mentioned here. Of course, they are a part of their national heritage and numerous folk songs in Ireland are sang to an accordion.