Is a banana shaker mebraphone?

A banana shaker is not considered to be a mebraphone. Mebraphones are a group of musical instruments that are classified as part of the percussion family and are characterized by their construction using membranes. They produce sound through the vibration of stretched membranes, such as drumheads or skins, when they are struck or beaten. Examples of mebraphones include the djembe, congas, and bongos.

A banana shaker, on the other hand, is a type of percussion instrument that produces sound through shaking or rattling. It typically consists of a cylindrical or spherical container, often made of plastic or wood, with small objects like beads, seeds, or gravel placed inside. When shaken, these objects move freely and collide with each other, creating a rhythmic rattling or shaking sound. Banana shakers are commonly used in various musical genres, including Latin, African, Caribbean, and popular music, to add percussive accents and create a lively atmosphere.

Therefore, while both mebraphones and banana shakers are musical instruments that produce sound when played, a banana shaker is not considered a mebraphone due to differences in their construction and sound-producing mechanisms.