6.1 Question bank: Mariachi

There is not a clear link between indigenous (this means native music or music that was originally in Mexico) music and mariachi music.

• Sí
• No

Answer explanation

that is correct - there is no clear link between the two

Which of the following is the best description of a mariachi?

• Musicians strolling the streets
• Musicians strolling in restaurants
• Musicians playing a variety of instruments and dressed in charro outfits with wide brimmed hats

Mariachi music originated in which country?

• Spain
• Argentina
• México
• Perú

Answer explanation

It originated in Mexico

Mariachi musicians added in these music styles:

• chamber music
• cha chas and zumba
• mambos and salsa
• waltz and fandango

Answer explanation

they added in the walz and fandago

After the Mexican Revolution, many of the mariachis would wander from town to town singing songs about some of the great revolutionary heroes like Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata, who were considered Mexico's Robin Hoods.

• Sí
• No

Answer explanation

this is correct

Traditionally, mariachis wore common workmen's clothing (white pants, shirt, and straw hat) and were hired to work on large estates which were called _____________.

• haciendas
• ranchos
• fincas
• granjas

Answer explanation

haciendas are large estates

The instruments originally used by the mariachi musicians were introduced by which of the following groups of people?

• Aztecs
• Incas
• Mayas
• Spaniards

Answer explanation

the Spaniards introduced many of them

Mariachi music originated in which Mexican state?

• Sonora
• Quitana Roo
• Chihuahua
• Jalisco

Answer explanation

it originated in Jalisco

Today, mariachi music is played only in Spanish speaking countries.

• Sí
• No

Answer explanation

No! Many restaurants in town will have a mariachi group

Which of the following is NOT a common subject or topic of the mariachi songs?

• machismo
• betrayal
• love
• religion

Answer explanation

religion is not a common topic