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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.