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History of Mariachi
Characteristics of Mariachi
Mariachi Instruments
Music Vocabulary
True or False
100

Mariachi is a type of folk music from which country?

Mexico

100

True or False: Mariachi music is used to celebrate

TRUE

100

This a smaller string instrument that was made especially for Mariachi music. It is similar to the guitar.

Vihuela

100
This word describes how fast or slow the music is
tempo
100

Mariachi Music comes from Jalisco, a region in Mexico

True

200

Mariachi originated in the 1800's in which part of western Mexico?

Jalisco

200
Mariachi songs are sung in this language
Spanish
200
This Mariachi instrument is from the brass family and adds the "drama" to the music
Trumpet
200

BONUS QUESTION:

What is Mr. Euler's favorite instrument?

DRUMS!

200

Mariachi music usually has an electric guitar

FALSE

300

Mariachi originated during which time period?

1800s

300

Name a unique characteristic of the Mariachi costume, outfit, or uniform

big sombrero, fancy embroidered suit, big shiny buttons, waist-length jacket, colorful

300

List 3 different Mariachi instruments that are part of the string family.

Guitar, Violin, Guitarron(Bass Guitar), Vihuela, Harp

300

The word that is used to describe the volume of the music.

Dynamics

300
There is no new Mariachi music being made today. 

False

400

Originally, Mariachi was only allowed to be played by ________, but now it is allowed for anyone to play.

Men.

400
A place where a Mariachi band might play
A wedding, birthday, baptism, restaurant, concert
400

Does the Guitarron need any amplification (speakers or microphones)?

NO!

400
Mariachi is this type of music that comes from old traditional cultures
folk music
400

BONUS QUESTION:

Mr. Euler has a dog named Ellie. 

TRUE!