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    Guitare (en. Guitar)

    /ɡitaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Stringed musical instrument, whose sound is produced by plucking the strings.
    He has been playing the guitar since the age of ten.
    Il joue de la guitare depuis l'âge de dix ans.
    Electric guitar, which uses a pickup system to amplify the sound.
    She bought an electric guitar to play in a band.
    Elle a acheté une guitare électrique pour jouer dans un groupe.
    Concert or musical performance featuring the guitar.
    The classical guitar concert amazed the audience.
    Le concert de guitare classique a émerveillé le public.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cithara', of Greek origin 'kithara'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to play the guitar
    To practice this musical instrument.
    jouer de la guitare
    guitarist
    Musician who plays the guitar.
    guitariste
    to tune a guitar
    To adjust the tension of the guitar strings.
    accorder une guitare

    Related Words

    music
    Art of combining sounds in a harmonious way.
    musique
    song
    Musical composition intended to be sung.
    chanson
    chord
    Series of notes played together on the guitar.
    accord

    Slang Meanings

    two guitar
    It is often said 'two guitar' to refer to couples playing together.
    On dit souvent 'guitare à deux' pour désigner des couples jouant ensemble.
    to strum
    To strum means to play the guitar casually.
    Gratter signifie jouer de la guitare de manière décontractée.