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mariachi

ma·ri·a·chi [ mree chee, màrree chee ] (plural ma·ri·a·chis)


noun  Hispanic 
Definition:
 
1. Mexican music: traditional Mexican folk music as played by a small group of musicians

2. Mexican street band: a Mexican street band that plays traditional folk music, traditionally consisting of stringed instruments, especially violins and guitars, brass instruments and singers

3. Mexican band player: a member of a mariachi band

[Mid-20th century. < Mexican Spanish]
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