26984 words

mariachi

3 definitions • 7 examples
1
a type of popular Mexican music played on instruments such as guitars, trumpets, and violins by a group of musicians:

Examples:

The precise origins of mariachi are unknown.
Mariachi music played in the background.
Many of these girls want to continue playing mariachi professionally.
2
a group of musicians who sing and play traditional Mexican music on instruments such as guitars, trumpets, and violins:

Examples:

The band is considered the finest mariachi in the world.
People danced and listened to mariachi bands.
3
a musician who plays traditional Mexican mariachi music on instruments such as guitars, trumpets, and violins:

Examples:

For the party, she hired mariachis and offered Mexican food to her guests.
Growing up, I really wanted to be a mariachi.

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