Banda ("band") refers to the form of music played by large brass ensembles that first appeared in the northern Mexican

A typical banda ensemble features trumpets, trombones, tubas and percussion instruments, and may include keyboards

Some well-known forms of traditional Mexican music

There are many forms of regional music within Mexico. The following provides brief descriptions for some of the most popular forms of Mexican music that visitors to Mexico may enjoy listening to during their trip there.

Marachi

For many decades, mariachi has been widely considered to be the quintessential Mexican folk-music genre, and has become an important symbol of Mexican music and culture.

A mariachi band is a term used to describe an ensemble band of five or more musicians that wear the traditional costume of a charro or Mexican cowboy. The costume consists of a waist-length jacket, tightly fitted pants and boots and a large sombrero. The jacket, pants and sombrero are elaborately decorated with colorful metal ornaments and intricate embroidered designs

Ranchera

Another very popular Mexican music form is the ranchera ("ranch song"), which originated during the time of the Mexican Revolution. It is basically cowboy music, and the singers dress in the traditional style of the Mexican horseman with tight breeches, jacket, boots, gun holsters and a large sombrero.

Norteņa

Another popular Mexican music genre, particularly in northern Mexico, is the norteņa. This form of music has its origins in the ballads that were traditionally sung by people living along the US-Mexico border. This music style is typically a hybrid of many other musical forms, including the waltz, polka, and country music.

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