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| Musical group, original from Mexico, consisting on at least two violins, two trumpets, one Spanish guitar, one vihuela (a high-itched, five-string guitar) and one "Guitarrón" (a small-scaled acoustic bass). | |||
| The mariachi members use a characteristic outfit, consisting of tight trousers, a short jacket, a large bowtie, boots, a wide belt and a remarkably big hat, called "sombrero". The mariachi outfit is also known as "charro" outfit. | The mariachi members use a characteristic outfit, consisting of tight trousers, a short jacket, a large bowtie, boots, a wide belt and a remarkably big hat, called "sombrero". The mariachi outfit is also known as "charro" outfit. | ||
| Mariachi music has a unique sound, and it is widely used on weddings, birthday parties and even on proms. The mariachi tradition has been extended from Mexico to other countries - particularly Colombia. | |||
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Musical group, original from Mexico, consisting on at least two violins, two trumpets, one Spanish guitar, one vihuela (a high-itched, five-string guitar) and one "Guitarrón" (a small-scaled acoustic bass).
The mariachi members use a characteristic outfit, consisting of tight trousers, a short jacket, a large bowtie, boots, a wide belt and a remarkably big hat, called "sombrero". The mariachi outfit is also known as "charro" outfit.
Mariachi music has a unique sound, and it is widely used on weddings, birthday parties and even on proms. The mariachi tradition has been extended from Mexico to other countries - particularly Colombia.