Guitar

/ɡɪˈtɑːr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A musical instrument with six strings that is played by plucking or strumming.

He picked up his guitar and started to play a soothing melody.

A stringed instrument similar to the guitar but often with a different body shape or number of strings.

She played the bass guitar to add depth to the band's sound.

A person who plays the guitar.

As a skilled guitarist, she captivates her audience with every performance.

From Spanish 'guitarra', from Arabic 'qitār'.

guitar hero

A term used for a highly skilled guitarist, especially in rock music.

strum a guitar

To play a guitar by brushing the fingers over the strings.

banjo

A stringed instrument with a circular body and a long neck.

ukulele

A small, four-stringed instrument from Hawaii.

mandolin

A stringed instrument with a teardrop-shaped body and a flat fingerboard.

axe

He's been practicing his axe all week for the gig.

geetar

She brought her geetar to the party to play some tunes.