guitar

gui·tar | \ gə-ˈtär

How to pronounce guitar (audio)

, gi-, especially Southern and Midland US also ˈgi-ˌtär \

Definition of guitar

: a flat-bodied stringed instrument with a long fretted neck and usually six strings played with a pick or with the fingers

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Recent Examples on the Web His gift of guitar playing, mixed with his international acclaim is right up there with the all-time greats, and makes this selection one not to miss out on playing for friends and family. — Kevin L. Clark, Essence, "Yemi Alade Presents Essence‘s Official Christmakwanzakah Playlist," 25 Dec. 2020 Regardless of the style, two constants remain: Urban’s singular guitar playing and vibrant vocals. — Melinda Newman, Billboard, "The 10 Best Country Albums of 2020: Staff Picks," 17 Dec. 2020 My house is clean, my laundry hamper is empty and the fingernails on my left hand are clipped down short enough for guitar playing. — Ellyn Laub, sun-sentinel.com, "Goodwill hunting is music to my ears | Opinion," 16 Dec. 2020 Lari took his guitar, his pets — two cats and a rabbit — and his marijuana. — James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News, "With ongoing landslide danger, Haines evacuees wonder when they can return home," 6 Dec. 2020 She was last seen wearing a white shirt and black shorts, carrying her guitar. — NBC News, "Seven years of Dateline's Missing in America: 156 still missing," 5 Dec. 2020 But the country crooner would rather pick his guitar. — Lincee Ray, EW.com, "Grey's Anatomy recap: Guess who’s back?," 4 Dec. 2020 For Carnival, the band changes its orchestration to be more like a marching band, adding horns and percussion, and Abigail Cosio sheds her guitar for a megaphone. — Will Coviello, NOLA.com, "Bon Bon Vivant to record and release albums at upcoming shows at Broadside outdoor venue," 23 Nov. 2020 There’s a joyfulness and cocksure energy in Eddie’s guitar playing that slashes through the troubling mire of 2020. — Chris Riemenschneider, Star Tribune, "Rock on, Eddie: Ranking the 10 best Van Halen albums," 9 Oct. 2020

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