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    Guitarist

    /ɡɪˈtɑːrɪst/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A person who plays the guitar, especially professionally.
    The guitarist played an incredible solo that left the audience in awe.
    A member of a band who plays the guitar.
    She is the lead guitarist in a popular rock band.
    A musician who specializes in playing the guitar.
    He has been a guitarist for over twenty years and has released several albums.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'guitar' combined with the suffix '-ist', which denotes a person who performs an action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lead guitarist
    The main guitarist in a band, often responsible for solos and melody.
    rhythm guitarist
    A guitarist who plays chords and provides rhythm support in a band.
    session guitarist
    A guitarist who is hired to record or play music for various artists or bands.

    Related Words

    guitar
    A stringed instrument played by plucking or strumming.
    musician
    A person who plays a musical instrument or sings.

    Slang Meanings

    Guitar hero
    He's such a guitar hero, everyone loves his playing style.
    Axe slinger
    That axe slinger knows how to rock a crowd.