hue rarā
1. (noun) shaker, rattle - a small gourd with the seeds either left to dry or replaced with small stones used as a musical instrument to create a strong rhythm.
(Te Māhuri Textbook (Ed. 2): 162-163;)
Ko te hue rarā he hue ngā mauranga ā-ringa a wētahi i roto i ngā mahinga kanikani, whakatautau, whakakorikori rānei (Wh3 2003:162). / The hue rarā (rattles) are gourds that are sometime held in the hands during dances, songs of enchantment or with body movements.
Synonyms: hue puruwai, kākara, tatetate, tatangi, pātētē, rarā
