De gitaar
Example: Ik speel elke avond op de gitaar in mijn kamer.
Definition
"De gitaar" is a stringed musical instrument played by plucking or strumming its strings, commonly used in various music genres. It typically has six strings and a fretted neck, and is played by musicians to produce melodies and harmonies.
Etymology
The word "de gitaar" comes from the Spanish word 'guitarra,' which in turn traces back to the ancient Greek 'kithara,' an early stringed instrument. The term evolved through Latin and Old Spanish before entering Dutch, reflecting the widespread influence of Mediterranean cultures on musical instruments.
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"De gitaar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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