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dobro

/ˈdoʊbroʊ/

Meanings
noun
An acoustic guitar with a metal resonator

Examples :

"The musician played a bluesy tune on his dobro, its metallic sound echoing in the small room. "
music entertainment sound

Related Words

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resonator noun

/ˈrɛzəˌneɪtər/ /ˈrɛznˌeɪtər/

Any object or system that resonates

"The tuning fork acts as a resonator, amplifying the sound when struck. "

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bluesy adjective

/ˈbluzi/

Characteristic of, or similar to, the blues (a genre of music).

"The guitar player added a bluesy riff to the song, giving it a soulful feeling. "

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metal noun

/ˈmɛtəl/ [ˈmɛ.ɾɫ̩]

(heading) Chemical elements or alloys, and the mines where their ores come from.

"The mining company explored for metal ores in the remote mountain ranges. "

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acoustic noun

/əˈkuːstɪk/

A medicine or other agent to assist hearing.

"The doctor prescribed an acoustic to help improve his grandfather's hearing. "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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metallic noun

/məˈtæl.ɪk/

A metallic color.

"The new bicycle's metallic silver paint gleamed in the sunlight. "

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played verb

/pleɪd/

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

"They played long and hard."

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echoing verb

/ˈɛkoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɛkəʊɪŋ/

(of a sound or sound waves) To reflect off a surface and return.

"The sound of my footsteps was echoing in the empty hallway. "

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small noun

/smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔːl/ /smɔl/

Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

"The child's small was sore after carrying his heavy backpack to school. "

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musician noun

/mjuˈzɪʃən/

A composer, conductor, or performer of music; specifically, a person who sings and/or plays a musical instrument as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.

"My older brother is a musician; he plays the guitar in a band. "

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sound adjective

/saʊnd/

Healthy.

"He was safe and sound."

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guitar noun

/ɡɪˈtɑː(ɹ)/ /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/

A stringed musical instrument, of European origin, usually with a fretted fingerboard and six strings, played with the fingers or a plectrum (guitar pick).

"My brother plays the guitar beautifully. "