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100

Where did mariachi bands start?

  1. Western Mexico

  2. Spain

  3. The Mediterranean

  4. Panama

1. Western Mexico

100

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

100

What type of instruments are most often used in Mariachi music?


Strings

100

Do all mariachi bands have costumes?

naw

200

What was a usual mariachi band composed of?

  1. Two violins, a harp, and various guitars

  2. Three violins and various guitars

  3. A trumpet, some violins, and a drum

  4. Five guitars, three violins, a drum, and two harps

1. Two violins, a harp, and various guitars

200

When was Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán founded?

a) 1999

b) 1951

c) 1898

d) 1768


c) 1898

200

What instrument is this? 


 Guitarrón

200

Is it common for them to have costumes?

no

300

Where does the name Mariachi originate from?

  1. Spanish

  2. An extinct native american language

  3. A mix of spanish and portuguese

  4. Portuguese

2. An extinct native american language

300

How many Grammy Awards dos Los Camperos have?

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4 


b) 2

300

What is this instrument called?


Vihuela

300

Did Elvis wear a mariachi costume

  1. Yes

  2. He didnt do mariachi 

2. He didnt do mariachi 

400

How did Mariachi bands start out sounding at the very beginning?

  1. Purely vocal

  2. Mix of voice and instrumental

  3. Instrumental music

3. Instrumental music

400

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

400

What instrument provided bass before the guitarrón became more popular?

Harp

400

What is the name for a Mariachi hat?

Sombrero

500

How did early mariachi bands dress?

  1. Noble clothing(usually blue)

  2. Noble clothing(usually red)

  3. Peasant clothing(usually white)

  4. Travelers clothing(usually brown)

3. Peasant clothing(usually white)

500

Los Camperos performed for which famous person?

a) Buzz Aldrin 

b) Martin Luther King Jr. 

c) Justin Bieber

d) Barack Obama 


d) Barack Obama 

500

What instrument was introduced in the 20th century to Mariachi and is now integral?

Trumpet

500

 Whats the best color of mariachi costume?

1. red

2. blue

3. cyan

1. red