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guitar

 

[ ษกษชหˆtษ‘หr ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
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

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

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

Position #9,758 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.