Is maracas a loud sound or soft sound instrument?

Maracas are percussion instruments that produce a relatively soft sound compared to other percussion instruments like drums or cymbals. The sound produced by maracas comes from the rattling of the beads or seeds inside the hollowed-out gourd or plastic shell. While they can vary in volume depending on how vigorously they are played, maracas are generally considered to produce a softer sound compared to louder instruments in the percussion family.