Mariachi Music

The term “mariachi” has many _________________.

• meanings

• origins

• instruments

• songs

Mariachi music originated in the __________________ of Mexico.

• western region

• eastern region

• northern region

• southern region

Mariachi music is a mix of Mexican, European, and ________________ musical traditions.

• African

• Asian

• Middle Eastern

• Oceanic

The invention of the radio and ________________ helped spread mariachi music across the country.

• television

• internet

• newspaper

• telephone

The outfits commonly worn by mariachi groups are called ____________________________.

• traje de charro

• poncho

• kimono

• sari

The hat worn by mariachi musicians is called a _________________.

• sombrero

• fedora

• beret

• beanie

Mariachi groups perform at many events, such as weddings, funerals, and ____________________.

• birthdays

• conferences

• meetings

• concerts

Mariachi musicians must know hundreds of songs so that they can take ________________________.

• requests

• breaks

• notes

• rests