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Definition guitar in American English

guitar noun

[countable] noun
/ɡɪˈtɑr/
1

a musical instrument with six strings, used in a wide variety of musical styles. It can be acoustic or electric. Someone who plays the guitar is called a guitarist

Example

Hanks is on bass guitar, with Nelson on drums.

Example

Her son plays guitar in a rock band.

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Definition guitar in American English