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guitar

/ɡɪˈtɑː(ɹ)/ /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/

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

Examples :

"My brother plays the guitar beautifully. "
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Related Words

Illustration beautifully

beautifully adverb

/ˈbjuːtɪf(ə)li/

In a beautiful manner.

"The dancer moved beautifully across the stage. "

Illustration parallel

parallel noun

/ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/

One of a set of parallel lines.

"The train tracks are two parallel lines that run through the entire town. "

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instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

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soundboard noun

/ˈsaʊndbɔːrd/ /ˈsaʊndˌbɔːrd/

A board placed within a musical instrument to improve vibrations.

"The piano's soundboard helps to amplify the music, making it louder and richer. "

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usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

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fretted verb

/ˈfɹɛtɪd/

Especially when describing animals: to consume, devour, or eat.

"The hungry sheep fretted the clover in the meadow. "

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plectrum noun

/ˈplɛk.tɹəm/

A small piece of plastic, metal, ivory, etc., for plucking the strings of a guitar, lyre, mandolin, etc.

"He lost his plectrum and had to use his fingers to play the guitar. "

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gatherings noun

/ˈɡæðərɪŋz/ /ˈɡæðrɪŋz/

A meeting or get-together; a party or social function.

"I met her at a gathering of engineers and scientists."

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fingerboard noun

/ˈfɪŋɡərbɔrd/ /ˈfɪŋɡərˌbɔrd/

A flat or roughly flat strip on the neck of a stringed instrument, against which the strings are pressed to shorten the vibrating length and produce notes of higher pitches.

"The violinist carefully placed her fingers on the fingerboard to play the high notes in the sonata. "

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characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "

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stringed adjective

/strɪŋd/ /strɪŋdɪd/

Having strings.

"The violin is a stringed instrument but without frets."

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musical noun

/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/

A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

"The school's annual musical was a huge success, with the students performing catchy songs and energetic dances. "