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Mariachi: meaning, definitions and examples

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mariachi

 

[ muh-ree-AH-chee ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music genre

Mariachi is a genre of Mexican folk music that originated in the state of Jalisco. It is characterized by the use of string instruments, trumpets, and traditional Mexican attire, often featuring charro suits. Mariachi music is typically performed in a group called a mariachi band, which entertains at various celebrations and events.

Synonyms

Mexican folk music, mariachi band

Examples of usage

  • We hired a mariachi band for our wedding reception.
  • The mariachi music filled the air during the fiesta.
  • He played the guitar in a local mariachi group.
  • They danced along to the lively mariachi tunes.
  • The festival featured a parade with mariachi performers.

Translations

Translations of the word "mariachi" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mariachi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเคฟเคฏเคพเคšเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mariachi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mariachi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั€ั–ะฐั‡ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mariachi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒชใ‚ขใƒƒใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mariachi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mariachi

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mariachi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋ฆฌ์•„์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฑูŠุงุดูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mariachi

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mariachi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ž›ไธฝไบšๅฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mariachi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mariachi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั€ะธะฐั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒฉแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mariachi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mariachi

Etymology

The word 'mariachi' is thought to have originated from the French word 'mariage', which means 'marriage', possibly referring to the role of mariachi music in wedding celebrations. However, this etymology is debated. The style of music that would become known as mariachi initially developed in rural Jalisco in the 18th century. Traditionally, it involved a small group of musicians playing stringed instruments, and the repertoire consisted of folk songs and ballads. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, mariachi music began to evolve, incorporating elements from various influences, such as European classical music and African rhythms. Today, mariachi bands can be found throughout Mexico and in many parts of the United States and Latin America, playing at weddings, festivals, and cultural events.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,440, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.