Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nortena
noun
nor-TEH-nah
Definition
Nortena refers to a style of music that originated in northern Mexico and is characterized by its use of accordions and brass instruments.
Examples
- The festival featured a nortena band that got everyone dancing.
- She loves listening to nortena music during family gatherings.
- The nortena sound has become popular in many parts of the United States.
Meaning
Nortena music is often associated with the cultural traditions and lifestyle of people living in northern Mexico and the southwestern United States.
Synonyms
- Tex-Mex
- Banda
- Mariachi
