Guitarist: meaning, definitions and examples

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guitarist

 

[ ษกษชหˆtษ‘rษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musician

A guitarist is a person who plays the guitar, typically as a professional or skilled hobbyist. They are often responsible for playing melodies, chords, and solos in musical performances.

Synonyms

guitar player, guitar player.

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Word Description / Examples
guitarist

Note: This appears to be a duplicated entry. See the first entry for 'guitarist'.

guitar player

A more general term that can be used informally to describe anyone who plays the guitar, regardless of their skill level or whether they play professionally or as a hobby.

  • My brother is a guitar player and loves to play at family gatherings.
  • She met a fellow guitar player at the music store.

Examples of usage

  • The guitarist in the band is incredibly talented.
  • She has been practicing for years to become a skilled guitarist.
Context #2 | Noun

job title

A guitarist is also a job title for someone who plays the guitar professionally, either as a solo artist or as part of a band. They may perform in concerts, recording sessions, or live shows.

Synonyms

guitar player, musician.

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guitarist

This word is often used to refer to someone who plays the guitar professionally or with a high level of skill. It implies a certain level of proficiency and dedication to playing the guitar.

  • Jimi Hendrix is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
  • She's an exceptional guitarist who has performed all over the world.
guitar player

This term is more generic and can refer to anyone who plays the guitar, regardless of their skill level. It's often used in casual or non-professional contexts.

  • He's just a guitar player in his spare time.
  • There are many guitar players in our music club.
musician

This is a broader term that can refer to anyone who plays an instrument or is involved in music, not just the guitar. It can imply general musical ability and knowledge.

  • She's a talented musician who can play multiple instruments.
  • The musician played a beautiful piece on the piano.

Examples of usage

  • The guitarist will be touring with the band next month.
  • She earns a living as a guitarist, playing in various venues.

Translations

Translations of the word "guitarist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น guitarrista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเคŸเคพเคฐเคตเคพเคฆเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gitarrist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gitaris

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ั‚ะฐั€ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gitarzysta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฎใ‚ฟใƒชใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท guitariste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ guitarrista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gitarist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐํƒ€๋ฆฌ์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุฒู ุงู„ุฌูŠุชุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kytarista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gitarista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ไป–ๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kitarist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรญtarleikari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะธั‚ะฐั€ะฐัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gitaraรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ guitarrista

Etymology

The term 'guitarist' originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the word 'guitar' which has roots in Old Persian. The guitar itself has a long history, dating back thousands of years to ancient civilizations. Over time, the instrument evolved and became popular in various musical genres, leading to the emergence of professional guitarists as key figures in the music industry.

See also: guitar.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,998, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.