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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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
City politicians and police officials use the event to mingle with community members, who gather to see performances by high school marching bands, taekwondo students and mariachis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2026
In happier times, the facade at La Golondrina Cafe was flanked by hungry patrons serenaded by mariachis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2023
Others of us know him for his powerful bravado voice that rates with the best of professional mariachis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 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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