- mariachi
- The word can mean the traditional Mexican musical ensembles, the lively mestizo music that they play, and the dance performed to it.
The instruments used by mariachis are the guitar, harp, vihuela (an early form of guitar), violin, and trumpet. Mariachis wearing costumes based on those worn by charros charro can be seen in the plaza Garibaldi, in Mexico City, where they are hired for parties, or to sing mañanitas or serenades.
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- A Mexican cowboy or cowgirl skilled in horsemanship. The traditional charro costume is very elaborate and trimmed with silver. A man's outfit consists of a high-crowned, wide-brimmed hat, tight trousers, a white shirt, waistcoat and short jacket. A woman's outfit is a similar but with a long, wide skirt.
Charros originated charrerías, the culture associated with horse-riding and rodeo skills. They also take part in festivals known as charreadas.
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