guitar Definition
a musical instrument with six or twelve strings, typically played by strumming or plucking the strings with the fingers or a plectrum.
Using guitar: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "guitar" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He played a beautiful melody on his guitar.
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She is learning to play the guitar.
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The band's lead guitarist is very talented.
guitar Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for guitar
- acoustic guitar
- electric guitar
- bass guitar
- classical guitar
- steel-string guitar
Idioms Using guitar
a person who is highly skilled at playing the guitar, especially in a rock or pop music context
Example
He was a guitar hero, known for his incredible solos and riffs.
to do something successfully or effectively, especially in a musical context
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She hit the right note on the guitar and the audience cheered.
a phrase from the song 'Killing Me Softly With His Song' by Roberta Flack, referring to the emotional power of music and the guitar in particular
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She felt like the singer was strumming her pain with his fingers when she heard that song.
Phrases with guitar
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He was pretending to play air guitar while listening to his favorite song.
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She strummed the guitar and sang a beautiful song.
to play the guitar without reading music, relying instead on one's sense of hearing and intuition
Example
He never learned to read sheet music, but he can play guitar by ear.
Origins of guitar
from Spanish 'guitarra', possibly derived from Greek 'kithara'
Summary: guitar in Brief
A 'guitar' [ɡɪˈtɑːr] is a musical instrument with six or twelve strings, played by strumming or plucking the strings with the fingers or a plectrum. It comes in various types such as acoustic, electric, bass, classical, and steel-string guitars. Phrases like 'air guitar' and 'strum the guitar' describe ways of playing it, while idioms like 'guitar hero' and 'hit the right note' refer to skilled players and successful performances.
