Mariachi Guitar and Guitarrón

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