Old Music Finds New Voices

How do some cultures express their beliefs?

• Through art and music

• Writing books

• Through scientific research

• Creating technology

What are some ways people can support mariachi?

• Attend mariachi performances

• Buy mariachi music

• Learn to play mariachi instruments

• All of the above

Singing can provide a strong connection to family roots by:

• Preserving cultural traditions

• Improving vocal skills

• Increasing physical fitness

• Enhancing language proficiency

The music of mariachi comes from which two areas of Mexico?

• Jalisco and Michoacán

• Oaxaca and Chiapas

• Baja California and Sonora

• Yucatán and Quintana Roo

Music expresses cultural beliefs by:

• Reflecting social values

• Ignoring the historical context

• Promoting individualism

• Avoiding traditional instruments

Cultural traditions like music and dance can help a community maintain a connection with its ________________________.

• roots

• future

• technology

• economy

Families can ________________________ their cultural heritage by maintaining cultural traditions and teaching them to others.

• preserve

• ignore

• forget

• neglect

Mariachi bands gather in Houston, Texas for a ____________.

• race

• competition

• approve

• roots

The members of the mariachi band play __________ such as guitar, violin, trumpet, and guitarrón.

• tools

• concert

• instruments

• support

If the band leader ___________, they will cancel the last concert.

• roots

• preserve

• career

• approves