De elektrische gitaar
Example: Hij speelt elke avond op de elektrische gitaar.
Definition
"De elektrische gitaar" is a musical instrument that produces sound electronically through pickups and amplifiers, commonly used in genres like rock, blues, and jazz. It is played by strumming or plucking its strings, often producing a wide range of tones and effects.
Etymology
The term "de elektrische gitaar" comes from Dutch, where "elektrische" means 'electric' and "gitaar" means 'guitar.' The word "gitaar" derives from the Spanish word 'guitarra,' which itself traces back to the ancient Greek 'kithara,' a stringed instrument. The electric guitar emerged in the 1930s as a modern innovation to amplify sound, revolutionizing music.
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"De elektrische gitaar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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the electric guitar