A1 noun Neutro

guitar

/ɡɪˈtɑːr/

A musical instrument that usually has six strings and a long neck. It is played by plucking or strumming the strings with your fingers or a pick.

Exemplos

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1

I practice the guitar for one hour every morning in my room.

I spend time playing my six-string instrument every morning at home.

2

The orchestra features a soloist performing on a classical guitar.

The professional music group includes a person playing a traditional guitar alone.

3

Hey, do you want to grab your guitar and play some songs by the fire?

Would you like to bring your instrument and make music together outside?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
guitar
Verb
guitar
Adjetivo
guitaristic
Relacionado
guitarist
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Guy' playing on a road made of 'Tar'—Gui-tar!

Quiz rápido

My brother wants to learn how to play ___ guitar.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: the

Exemplos

1

I practice the guitar for one hour every morning in my room.

everyday

I spend time playing my six-string instrument every morning at home.

2

The orchestra features a soloist performing on a classical guitar.

formal

The professional music group includes a person playing a traditional guitar alone.

3

Hey, do you want to grab your guitar and play some songs by the fire?

informal

Would you like to bring your instrument and make music together outside?

4

The evolution of the electric guitar significantly changed the landscape of modern musicology.

academic

How the electric guitar was made differently changed how we study music history.

5

Our company is looking to sponsor a talented guitar player for the upcoming marketing campaign.

business

The business wants to pay a musician to help sell our products in an advertisement.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
guitar
Verb
guitar
Adjetivo
guitaristic
Relacionado
guitarist

Colocações comuns

play the guitar to make music using a guitar
acoustic guitar a guitar that does not need an amplifier
electric guitar a guitar that needs an amplifier to be heard
tune a guitar to adjust the strings so they sound correct
strum a guitar to move your fingers across all the strings at once

Frases Comuns

air guitar

pretending to play a guitar that isn't there

guitar hero

a person who is very famous for playing the guitar

strum a chord

to play several strings together to make one sound

Frequentemente confundido com

guitar vs sitar

guitar vs ukulele

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Notas de uso

When talking about the skill or action, always use the definite article 'the' (e.g., 'I play the guitar'). When referring to the physical object, use 'a' or 'the' depending on the specific item.

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Erros comuns

Learners often say 'I play guitar' without the word 'the'. In English, we usually say 'play THE instrument'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Guy' playing on a road made of 'Tar'—Gui-tar!

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Origem da palavra

From the Spanish 'guitarra', which ultimately comes from the Greek 'kithara', an ancient stringed instrument.

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun plural: guitars often follows the verb 'play' with the article 'the'
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Contexto cultural

The guitar is the most iconic instrument in Western rock, blues, and country music, often symbolizing youth and rebellion.

Quiz rápido

My brother wants to learn how to play ___ guitar.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: the

Mais palavras de music

melody

A1

A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.

note

A1

In music, a note is a single sound with a specific pitch and length. It also refers to the written symbol on a page that tells a musician which sound to play.

scale

A1

A musical scale is a set of musical notes ordered by pitch, going up or down in a specific pattern. It acts like a ladder of sounds that musicians use to create melodies and harmonies.

sharp

A1

In music, a sharp is a symbol (#) that tells a player to play a note one half-step higher. It also refers to the specific note that has been raised.

flat

A1

In music, a flat is a symbol (♭) that tells a musician to play a note a half-step lower than usual. It also describes a sound or voice that is slightly lower than the correct musical pitch.

beat

A1

The regular pulse or rhythm in a piece of music that you can clap your hands or tap your feet to. It is the basic unit of time in a song that helps musicians stay together.

bar

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In music, a bar is a short section of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is shown on paper by vertical lines that divide the musical staff into equal parts.

time signature

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A time signature is a set of two numbers at the beginning of a piece of music. It tells the musician how many beats are in each measure and which note value represents one beat.

instrument

A1

An object that is played to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum. It can also be a tool used by scientists or doctors to do very exact work.

violin

A1

A musical instrument with four strings that is held under the chin and played with a bow. It is known for its high-pitched, expressive sound and is used in many types of music, especially classical and folk.

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