Guitar: meaning, definitions and examples

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guitar

 

[ ษกษชหˆtษ‘หr ]

Context #1 | Noun

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.

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Word Description / Examples
guitar

General term for a stringed musical instrument with a body and neck, used in various music styles.

  • He learned to play the guitar when he was a teenager.
  • I bought a new guitar last week.
instrument

A broad term used to describe any device used to create music, including guitars. Preferred when discussing music in a general way or multiple types of instruments.

  • The orchestra features a wide variety of instruments, including strings, woodwinds, and brass.
  • Learning a musical instrument can be very rewarding.
acoustic

Specifically refers to a guitar that produces sound acoustically without electronic amplification. Usually used in contexts related to folk, classical, or unplugged performances.

  • She prefers to play an acoustic guitar for her solo performances.
  • The acoustic guitar has a natural, warm sound.
electric

Refers to a guitar that requires electronic amplification to produce sound. Commonly used in contexts related to rock, pop, and other modern music genres.

  • He plays an electric guitar in a local rock band.
  • The concert was amazing, especially the electric guitar solos.

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.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A person who is skilled in playing the guitar.

Synonyms

guitarist, musician, player.

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guitar

Use 'guitar' to refer specifically to the musical instrument itself.

  • He bought a new guitar for his birthday.
  • The guitar has six strings.
musician

Use 'musician' to refer generally to someone who plays a musical instrument or is involved in music professionally.

  • He is a famous musician known worldwide.
  • Musicians often practice for hours every day.
player

Use 'player' to refer to someone who plays an instrument or engages in an activity, often in a more casual or general sense. It can be used negatively to imply someone is not serious.

  • He's a great guitar player.
  • Are you a serious musician or just a player?
guitarist

Use 'guitarist' to describe a person who plays the guitar.

  • She is a talented guitarist.
  • The band needs a new guitarist.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น guitarra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเคŸเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gitarre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gitar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ั‚ะฐั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gitara

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฎใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท guitare

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ guitarra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gitar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐํƒ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุชุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kytara

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gitara

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ไป–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kitara

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรญtar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะธั‚ะฐั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gitara

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ guitarra

Etymology

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.

See also: guitarist.

Word Frequency Rank

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