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Mariachi
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- 1 Of or pertaining to a traditional form of Mexican music, either sung or purely instrumental. not-comparable
- 2 Of or pertaining to a band playing such music, or to the singers of such songs. not-comparable
- 1 A traditional form of Mexican music, either sung or purely instrumental.
- 2 a group of street musicians in Mexico wordnet
- 3 A group that plays mariachi music.
"At her first performance with an all-male mariachi, the oldest member said to the musical director,[…](No! I've never played with a woman; I'm not going to start now [my translation])."
- 4 A member of such a group.
"The mariachis would serenade / and they would not shut up till they were paid."
Etymology
Borrowed from Mexican Spanish mariachi. The origin of the Spanish word is unclear. It has often been claimed to derive from French mariage (“marriage”), reputedly because the Europe-born Emperor Maximilian of Mexico (which France had invaded) encouraged the music to be played at weddings. However, new evidence shows the word to have been used prior to the French invasion. Most other theories suggest indigenous roots. See Wikipedia.
Borrowed from Mexican Spanish mariachi. The origin of the Spanish word is unclear. It has often been claimed to derive from French mariage (“marriage”), reputedly because the Europe-born Emperor Maximilian of Mexico (which France had invaded) encouraged the music to be played at weddings. However, new evidence shows the word to have been used prior to the French invasion. Most other theories suggest indigenous roots. See Wikipedia.
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