La guitarra eléctrica
Example: Mi hermano toca la guitarra eléctrica en la banda.
Definition
"La guitarra eléctrica" is a stringed musical instrument that produces sound by converting the vibration of its strings into electrical signals, which are then amplified. It is commonly used in various music genres, especially rock, jazz, and pop.
Etymology
The term "la guitarra eléctrica" combines the Spanish word "guitarra," which originates from the Arabic word 'qīthārah,' itself derived from the ancient Greek 'kithara,' and the adjective "eléctrica," meaning electric. The electric guitar emerged in the 1930s with the invention of magnetic pickups that allowed the amplification of string vibrations.
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