guitar n : a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking

English

Etymology

From guitarra, from . Compare cither.

Pronunciation

• (UK) /ɡɪˈtɑː/
• (US) /ɡɪ.ˈtɑɹ/ (GenAm), /ˈɡɪ.tɑɹ/ (South)
• Hyphenation: gui•tar

Noun

1. A stringed musical instrument, usually with fretted fingerboard and 6 strings, played with the fingers or a plectrum (guitar pick).

Derived terms

• guitarist
• electric guitar
• acoustic guitar
• bass guitar
• lead guitar
• 3rd bridge guitar
• harpguitar

Translations

See also

• banjo
• bass
• mandolin
• sitar
• ukulele

Dobro guitar, F-hole guitar, Spanish guitar, archlute, balalaika, banjo, banjo-uke, banjo-ukulele, banjo-zither, banjorine, banjuke, bass guitar, centerhole guitar, concert guitar, electric guitar, lute, mando-bass, mando-cello, mandola, mandolin, mandolute, mandore, oud, pandora, pandura, samisen, sitar, steel guitar, tamboura, theorbo, troubadour fiddle, uke, ukulele