WorksheetsMariachi Guitar and Guitarrón
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Who taught the people of Mexico how to build and play European instruments?
The French
The Spanish
The British
The Italians
What is the purpose of attaching a strap to the guitar in mariachi style?
To make the guitar sound louder
To change the pitch of the guitar
To allow the guitarist to play while walking
To decorate the guitar
What type of strings does a mariachi guitar use?
Steel strings
Nylon strings
Gut strings
Silk strings
What technique does a mariachi guitarist use to create a drumming sound?
Plucking the strings
Slapping the guitar between strums
Tapping the guitar with a stick
Using a drum machine
What role does the guitar play in mariachi music?
It plays melodies.
It plays harmonies.
It plays solos.
It plays percussion.
Which instrument is mentioned as providing chords along with the guitar in mariachi music?
Trumpet
Violin
Vihuela
Piano
What is a Guitarrón?
A small flute
A type of drum
A string instrument in a mariachi band
A kind of piano
How does a Guitarrón compare in size to a guitar?
It is smaller
It is the same size
It is much larger
It is slightly larger
What is the back of the guitarrón made of?
Two angled pieces of wood
One flat piece of wood
Metal strings
Plastic
What does the size and shape of the guitarrón allow it to do?
Play very low and loud sounds
Play high-pitched sounds
Be easily carried
Change colors
What is required to play a guitarrón effectively?
Strong hands
Quick fingers
Light touch
Long nails
How many strings does a guitarrón have?
Four
Five
Six
Seven
What instrument plays the bass lines in a mariachi group?
Harp
Violin
Guitarrón
Trumpet
Why did the guitarrón replace the harp in mariachi groups?
It was cheaper
It could ring out louder and was easier to carry
It was more colorful
It was more traditional
What instruments make up the "rhythm section" of the group mentioned in the text?
Guitar, vihuela, and guitarrón
Piano, drums, and bass
Violin, flute, and trumpet
Saxophone, clarinet, and oboe
