History
Famous Mariachi bands
Instruments
Costumes
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Where did mariachi bands start?
Western Mexico
Spain
The Mediterranean
Panama
1. Western Mexico
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Who is the most famous Mariachi band of all time?
a) Mariachi Hidalgo NYC
b) Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán
c) Mariachi Citlalli
d) Mariachi Pedregal
b) Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán
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What type of instruments are most often used in Mariachi music?
Strings
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Do all mariachi bands have costumes?
naw
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What was a usual mariachi band composed of?
Two violins, a harp, and various guitars
Three violins and various guitars
A trumpet, some violins, and a drum
Five guitars, three violins, a drum, and two harps
1. Two violins, a harp, and various guitars
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When was Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán founded?
a) 1999
b) 1951
c) 1898
d) 1768
c) 1898
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What instrument is this?
Guitarrón
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Is it common for them to have costumes?
no
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Where does the name Mariachi originate from?
Spanish
An extinct native american language
A mix of spanish and portuguese
Portuguese
2. An extinct native american language
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How many Grammy Awards dos Los Camperos have?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
b) 2
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What is this instrument called?
Vihuela
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Did Elvis wear a mariachi costume
Yes
He didnt do mariachi
2. He didnt do mariachi
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How did Mariachi bands start out sounding at the very beginning?
Purely vocal
Mix of voice and instrumental
Instrumental music
3. Instrumental music
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Which Mariachi band incorporates modern twists into their music?
a) Mariachi Los Reyes
b) Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán
c) Mariachi Los Galleros de Pedro Rey
d) Mariachi Los Reyes de México
a) Mariachi Los Reyes
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What instrument provided bass before the guitarrón became more popular?
Harp
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What is the name for a Mariachi hat?
Sombrero
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How did early mariachi bands dress?
Noble clothing(usually blue)
Noble clothing(usually red)
Peasant clothing(usually white)
Travelers clothing(usually brown)
3. Peasant clothing(usually white)
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Los Camperos performed for which famous person?
a) Buzz Aldrin
b) Martin Luther King Jr.
c) Justin Bieber
d) Barack Obama
d) Barack Obama
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What instrument was introduced in the 20th century to Mariachi and is now integral?
Trumpet
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Whats the best color of mariachi costume?
1. red
2. blue
3. cyan
1. red