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guitars

/ɡɪˈtɑːrz/ /ɡəˈtɑːrz/

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 collects guitars and has six of them hanging on his wall. "
music entertainment utensil

Related Words

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. "

Illustration acoustic

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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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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collects verb

/kəˈlɛkts/ /ˈkɑlɛkts/

To gather together; amass.

"Suzanne collected all the papers she had laid out."

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electric noun

/əˈlɛktɹɪk/

(usually with definite article) Electricity; the electricity supply.

"We had to sit in the dark because the electric was cut off."

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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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watching verb

/ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɑtʃɪŋ/

To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

"I am watching a movie. "

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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. "