Mariachi - Mariachi (English spelling) mariachi Spanish

Japanese: マリアッチ - まりあっち(英語表記)mariachi スペイン語
Mariachi - Mariachi (English spelling) mariachi Spanish

A type of Mexican ensemble. Originally a folk ensemble from the Jalisco region, it is now Mexico's leading popular music ensemble. The name mariachi is said to come from the fact that they were often called mariage (French for weddings) and other occasions. Today's standard lineup is 2-4 trumpets, 3-5 violins, and 3-5 guitars (Spanish guitar, vihuela (a small five-string guitar), guitarron (a large six-string guitar, etc.). Vocals are often added to this. It is characterized by the brilliant tone of the trumpets, the sweet melodies of the violins, and the fine rhythms of the guitars.

[Ryuichi Tai]

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

Japanese:

メキシコのアンサンブル(楽団)の一形態。もともとはハリスコ地方の民俗的アンサンブルであったが、現在ではメキシコを代表するポピュラー音楽のアンサンブルになっている。マリアッチという名称は、しばしば婚礼mariage(フランス語)などに呼ばれて演奏していたことに由来するといわれている。現在の標準的な編成は、トランペット2~4、バイオリン3~5、ギター類各種(スパニッシュ・ギター、五弦小型ギターのビウエラ、六弦大型ギターのギタロンなど)3~5である。これに声楽がつくことも多い。トランペットの輝かしい音色、バイオリンの奏でる甘美な旋律、ギター類の刻む細かいリズムに特色がある。

[田井竜一]

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