Mariachi music

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Mariachi music is a traditional Mexican musical genre and ensemble style known for its violins, trumpets, guitars, and expressive vocal performances, often associated with celebrations and national identity.

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Mariachi 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf musical genre
traditional Mexican music
associatedCity Guadalajara NERFINISHED
associatedPlace Plaza Garibaldi NERFINISHED
associatedRegion Jalisco NERFINISHED
associatedWith Mexican national identity
countryOfOrigin Mexico
hasCharacteristic expressive vocal performances
use of charro outfits by performers
use of vocal harmonies
hasCulturalOrigin Mexican culture
hasSubgenre mariachi moderno
mariachi romántico
mariachi tradicional
hasTheme Mexican history
heartbreak
love
patriotism
rural life
hasVocalStyle belting
gritos (shouts)
influencedGenre ranchera music
regional Mexican music
language Spanish
performanceContext celebrations
public plazas
quinceañeras
religious festivities
restaurants
weddings
recognizedBy UNESCO
typicalCostume charro suit
typicalEnsembleSize small to medium ensemble
typicalHeadgear sombrero
typicalInstrument guitar
guitarrón
harp
trumpet
vihuela
violin
typicalRhythm duple meter
triple meter
typicalSetting serenades
street performances
UNESCOInscriptionYear 2011
UNESCOStatus Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity NERFINISHED
usesMusicalForm bolero ranchero
huapango
polka
ranchera
son jalisciense
waltz

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Mariachi hasTitle Mariachi music
this entity surface form: Mariachi
Mexican people traditionalMusic Mariachi music
this entity surface form: Mariachi