mariachi
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Definition
A mariachi is a type of traditional Mexican music group, or a musician in such a group, known for playing lively folk songs with instruments like violins, trumpets, and guitars.
Usage & Nuances
Used for both the band and the musician in the band. Commonly associated with celebratory events. In English, 'mariachi' remains unchanged in the plural ('three mariachi bands'), though 'mariachis' can mean several musicians. The music has a festive, passionate sound.
Example Sentences
A mariachi played at the wedding.
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My brother wants to be a mariachi when he grows up.
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The mariachi band wore colorful clothes.
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Every Friday night, the restaurant hires a mariachi to entertain the guests.
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The sound of the mariachi brought back memories of my trip to Mexico.
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I can't imagine a Mexican festival without a mariachi.
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