mariachi
relating to a genre of Mexican dance music, characterized by trumpets, guitars, violins, and vocals, usually played by a small band of strolling musicians dressed in traditional costumes.
a member of a small band of strolling musicians who play a genre of Mexican dance music, characterized by trumpets, guitars, violins, and vocals.
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How to use mariachi in a sentence
On Memorial Day, at a charity that provided stable housing for homeless veterans, Titus was frequently recognized, pulling out a pen to take notes on what the veterans said they needed, over the loud music of a mariachi band.
A mariachi band was playing outside, entertaining long lines of people waiting to apply for jobs.
The Profound Potential of Elon Musk’s New Rocket - Issue 100: Outsiders | Robert Zubrin | May 12, 2021 | NautilusYou might learn that the songs sound like a cross between mariachi and polka and come from the norteño folk tradition.
Are Narcocorrido Mexican Drug Ballads Really That Bad? | Jimmy So | November 24, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTInside, guests reported, a mariachi band played, and Kissinger was regaled with a slew of speeches.
British Dictionary definitions for mariachi
/ (ˌmɑːrɪˈɑːtʃɪ) /
a small ensemble of street musicians in Mexico
Origin of mariachi
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