The guitar
Example: She plays the guitar every evening after dinner.
Definition
"The guitar" is a musical instrument with typically six strings, played by strumming or plucking with fingers or a pick. It is commonly used in various music styles, including rock, classical, and folk, and produces sound through the vibration of its strings over a hollow body.
Etymology
The word "the guitar" comes from the Spanish word 'guitarra,' which itself traces back to the Greek 'kithara,' an ancient stringed instrument. Did you know that the modern guitar evolved from earlier European instruments like the lute and vihuela? The name reflects this rich history of stringed instrument development.
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"The guitar" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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