Guitar: meaning, definitions and examples

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guitar

[ ɡɪˈtɑːr ]

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musical instrument

A stringed musical instrument with a fretted fingerboard, typically six strings plucked or strummed with the fingers or a plectrum.

Synonyms

acoustic, electric, instrument

Examples of usage

The guitarist played the guitar with passion.
She practiced playing the guitar every day.
The sound of the guitar filled the room.

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informal

A person who is skilled in playing the guitar.

Synonyms

guitarist, musician, player

Examples of usage

He is a talented guitar and singer.
The guitarist performed a solo on stage.

Translations

Translations of the word "guitar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 guitarra

🇮🇳 गिटार

🇩🇪 Gitarre

🇮🇩 gitar

🇺🇦 гітара

🇵🇱 gitara

🇯🇵 ギター

🇫🇷 guitare

🇪🇸 guitarra

🇹🇷 gitar

🇰🇷 기타

🇸🇦 غيتار

🇨🇿 kytara

🇸🇰 gitara

🇨🇳 吉他

🇸🇮 kitara

🇮🇸 gítar

🇰🇿 гитара

🇬🇪 გიტარა

🇦🇿 gitara

🇲🇽 guitarra

Word origin

The word 'guitar' has its origins in Spanish 'guitarra,' which came from the Greek word 'kithara.' The guitar has a long history, evolving from ancient stringed instruments. It gained popularity in Europe during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Today, the guitar is one of the most popular and versatile musical instruments worldwide.