La guitare électrique
Example: Il joue de la guitare électrique dans un groupe de rock.
Definition
"La guitare électrique" is a musical instrument that produces sound electronically through pickups and amplifiers, commonly used in genres like rock and jazz. It consists of a solid or semi-hollow body with strings that are plucked or strummed to create music.
Etymology
The term "la guitare électrique" combines the French word "guitare," derived from the Spanish 'guitarra' and ultimately from the Arabic 'qīṯārah,' with the adjective "électrique," meaning electric. This reflects the instrument's evolution from traditional guitars to those powered by electricity for amplification.
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