guitar

Meanings

• noun

  A stringed musical instrument shaped like a hollow body with a neck and frets, used primarily for playing pop, rock, country, folk, and jazz music.

  - "He plays the guitar beautifully."
  - "Rock bands usually have a guitarist."
  - "The guitar is a popular instrument for singing songs."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡɪˈtɑː(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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2. /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

axe , gat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with guitar
hare , repair , square , there , care

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Variants

List of all variants of guitar that leads to same result
guitar , guitarist , guitarists , guitars , air guitar , air guitars , Hawaiian guitar , Hawaiian guitars , resonator guitar , resonator guitars , resophonic , resophonic guitar , resophonic guitars , resophonics , steel guitar , steel guitarist , steel guitarists , steel guitars , bottleneck , bottleneck guitar , bottleneck guitars , bottlenecks , lap steel , lap steel guitar , lap steel guitars , lap steels , pedal steel , pedal steel guitar , pedal steel guitars , pedal steels

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'guitar' originated from the Spanish word 'guitarras', which comes from the Arabic word 'qitara'. The instrument was introduced to Europe during the Middle Ages from the Moors of Spain.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'guitar' in English was in 1598.

2. The world's largest guitar is 41 feet long and was made in 2009.

3. The first electric guitar was invented in 1931 by George Beauchamp and Adolph Rickenbacker.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bass guitar: A larger, low-pitched version of the guitar, used primarily for playing the bass line in music.

2. Electric guitar: A guitar that uses an amplifier and speakers to produce sound, rather than relying on the natural acoustic properties of the instrument.

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Culture

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The guitar is a versatile instrument that has been used in various genres of music, including rock, pop, country, jazz, and classical music. It has been a symbol of rebellion, creativity, and self-expression. In popular culture, the guitar has been featured in literature, art, and films.

How to Memorize "guitar"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding a guitar, strumming the strings.
   - Visualize the shape and structure of the guitar.
   - Think about the sound of a guitar being played.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the guitar with music and creativity.
   - Think of famous guitarists and their iconic performances.
   - Imagine yourself playing the guitar.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'Guitars' - Gut, Ukulele, Interval, Tab, Reading, and Strumming.
   - Use the mnemonic 'A very good musician always plays the guitar' to remember the order of the strings (A, D, G, U, I, C).

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