mariachis
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pluralof mariachi.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
mariachiadjectiverelating 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.
Example Sentences
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There will be horseback riders, floats and mariachis, and vendors will serve deep fried cherry burritos and cherry lemonade.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
A squad of female mariachis in blue soon proceeded to walk down the runway, ushering in her ranchera ballad, “Ese Hombre Es Malo.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026
Guadalajara seeks to stand out for its cuisine, tequila, mariachis and cultural traditions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2025
In happier times, the facade at La Golondrina Cafe was flanked by hungry patrons serenaded by mariachis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2023
For Marfa’s mother It’s the music, The mariachis With their Guitar, trumpets, And the romance Of two violins.
From "Neighborhood Odes" by Gary Soto
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