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mariachi

Syllabification: (ma·ri·a·chi)
Pronunciation: /ˌmärēˈäCHē/

Definition of mariachi

noun (plural mariachis)

[as modifier]
  • denoting a type of traditional Mexican folk music, typically performed by a small group of strolling musicians dressed in native costume.
  • a musician in a mariachi group.

Origin:

from Mexican Spanish mariache, mariachi 'street singer'

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