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Dorsey played the upright bass and steel guitar, as well as acoustic guitar. Johnny played acoustic guitar and together they were fabulous songwriters and singers.
Jimmy Griffin

Meaning of "acoustic guitar" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ACOUSTIC GUITAR

acoustic guitar play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ACOUSTIC GUITAR

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Acoustic guitar is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ACOUSTIC GUITAR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Acoustic guitar

An acoustic guitar is a guitar that uses only acoustic means to transmit the strings' vibrational energy to the air in order to produce a sound. This typically involves the use of a sound board and a sound box to amplify the vibrations of the string. The source of sound in an acoustic guitar is the string, which is plucked with the fingers or with a plectrum. The string vibrates at a fundamental frequency but also creates many harmonics at different frequencies. The frequencies produced depend on string length, mass, and tension. The string causes the soundboard and sound box to vibrate, and as these have their own resonances at certain frequencies, they amplify some string harmonics more strongly than others, hence affecting the timbre produced by the instrument.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ACOUSTIC GUITAR

acoustic
acoustic coupler
acoustic feature
acoustic feedback
acoustic gramophone
acoustic hood
acoustic horn
acoustic impedance
acoustic nerve
acoustic neuroma
acoustic phonetics
acoustic regeneration
acoustic screen
acoustic shock
acoustical
acoustically
acoustician
acoustics
acoustoelectronic
acoustoelectronics

WORDS THAT END LIKE ACOUSTIC GUITAR

air guitar
bass guitar
blues guitar
electric guitar
guitar
Hawaiian guitar
pedal steel guitar
rhythm guitar
scimitar
simitar
sitar
slide guitar
Spanish guitar
steel guitar

Synonyms and antonyms of acoustic guitar in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «acoustic guitar» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ACOUSTIC GUITAR

Find out the translation of acoustic guitar to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of acoustic guitar from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «acoustic guitar» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

木吉他
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

guitarra acústica
570 millions of speakers

English

acoustic guitar
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ध्वनिक गिटार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الغيتار الصوتية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

акустическая гитара
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

violão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শাব্দ গিটার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

guitare acoustique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gitar akustik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Akustikgitarre
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アコースティックギター
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

어쿠스틱 기타
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gitar akustik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

guitar acoustic
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒலி கிட்டார்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ध्वनी गिटार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

akustik gitar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

chitarra acustica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

gitara akustyczna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

акустична гітара
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

chitara acustica
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ακουστική κιθάρα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

akoestiese kitaar
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

akustisk gitarr
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

akustisk gitar
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of acoustic guitar

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ACOUSTIC GUITAR»

The term «acoustic guitar» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.194 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ACOUSTIC GUITAR» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about acoustic guitar

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10 QUOTES WITH «ACOUSTIC GUITAR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word acoustic guitar.
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Marc Almond
For me it always comes down to what is a good song and I'm very old fashioned in the way that I like to make songs that have something classic about them whether you can play them with an orchestra or an electro synthesizer or an acoustic guitar.
2
Christopher Cross
If you can't play it on an acoustic guitar or a grand piano then it's not a song.
3
Tom Curren
I was in Australia in about 1996 when I played some acoustic guitar for some guys at a studio down there. They were pretty happy with it, and mentioned doing an album, so about a year later I met some people who were interested in recording.
4
Britt Daniel
I was 16 when I started playing. I borrowed a friend's acoustic guitar, and I had a Beatles chord book. I just taught myself that way.
5
Dan Fogelberg
I love the subtlety and tonal range of the acoustic guitar.
6
Steve Forbert
So I played the acoustic guitar and harmonica and stomped my foot and I think I was right in assuming that Greenwich Village would be the best place to perform my own material and possibly get some attention, move on to making records and all.
7
Delta Goodrem
What resonates with me now is the acoustic guitar and piano.
8
Martin Gore
When I write a song, I always start on acoustic guitar, because that's a good test of a song, when it's really open and bare. You can often mislead yourself if you start with computers and samples and programming because you can disguise a bad song.
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Jimmy Griffin
Dorsey played the upright bass and steel guitar, as well as acoustic guitar. Johnny played acoustic guitar and together they were fabulous songwriters and singers.
10
Kirk Hammett
After months of playing air guitar to 'Free Bird', what really got me into guitar was watching a documentary about Jimi Hendrix and picking up the Woodstock soundtrack. Listening to his version of 'Star Spangled Banner' and 'Purple Haze.' My brother played acoustic guitar and, idolising him, I thought, 'I'm going to get a guitar.'

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ACOUSTIC GUITAR»

Discover the use of acoustic guitar in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to acoustic guitar and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Complete Acoustic Guitar Method: Beginning Acoustic Guitar, ...
Being unplugged doesn't mean you're without power.
Greg Horne, 2005
2
Build Your Own Acoustic Guitar: Complete Instructions and ...
Briston, England-based Jonathan Kinkead has been building guitars for nearly 30 years. His craft is born out of experience and intuition rather than a strict following of technical detail.
Jonathan Kinkead, 2004
3
Crash course: Acoustic guitar
An eight-week guide to playing acoustic guitar includes coverage of everything from tuning and choosing straps to seventh chords and advanced plectrum techniques.
David Mead, 2004
4
Acoustic Blues Guitar
The book includes a full-color photo section showing all types of slides. Written in standard notation and tablature.
Keith Wyatt, 1997
5
Complete Acoustic Guitar Method: Mastering Acoustic Guitar, ...
This, the third book of a power-packed series, begins with exercises for developing speed and agility.
Greg Horne, 2000
6
Acoustic Guitar Owner's Manual
This indispensable guide begins by acquainting players with their instruments and laying to rest some pervasive guitar myths, then proceeds through various aspects of basic care, setup, common repairs, and pickup installation.
String Letter Publishing, Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 2000
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Acoustic Guitar Basics
This book & CD package is designed to help aspiring musicians take the first step toward experiencing the fun of playing music, and is packed full of tips, lessons, and practical knowledge.
Keith Wyatt, 1996
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The Acoustic Guitar Guide: Everything You Need to Know to ...
This book will help all guitar players make better friends with their present guitar or decide on features to look for in a new one.
Larry Sandberg, 2000
9
Guitar For Dummies
The bestselling music guide — now updated! Gearing up to play the guitar? Whether you're a new or seasoned player, this handy guide makes it easy.
Mark Phillips, Jon Chappell, 2012
10
Acoustic Guitar
A complete guide with lessons and acoustic songs.
Chad Johnson, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ACOUSTIC GUITAR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term acoustic guitar is used in the context of the following news items.
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India.Arie held an intimate 'songversation' at the 2015 Essence Fest
A more robust "Video" followed. A fluttering acoustic guitar was laced through "The Truth," which she dedicated to the men in the audience. «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
2
Harvie S and Sheryl Bailey – Plucky Strum (2015)
The “strum” of the acoustic guitar with the “pluck” of an acoustic bass just seems to go together naturally; leastwise, it does when it's Bailey ... «Something Else! Reviews, Jul 15»
3
CRITICAL MASS Young makes music he wants, not always a good …
While the Instagram filter gimmickry of 2014's A Letter Home (Young recorded his voice and acoustic guitar directly onto producer Jack White's ... «Arkansas Online, Jul 15»
4
44 real-life pop-culture siblings you (probably) didn't know were …
... in common with Radiohead: Its stellar 1998 debut, Almost Here, was moody and brooding, with a focus on acoustic guitar-driven, folky dirges. «A.V. Club Milwaukee, Jul 15»
5
Review: 'Oklahoma!' Preserves a Classic While Adding Punch
... who captures perfectly the spunk and uncertainty of inchoate manhood) often accompanies himself on an acoustic guitar, which becomes an ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
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Concert review: Pokey LaFarge takes the Montreal International …
At one point, LaFarge soloed on acoustic guitar, in tandem with Koenig on banjo. A horn trade-off followed, with Muller sneaking in some July 4 ... «Montreal Gazette, Jul 15»
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Let the plectrum see the strings! Singles night for guitar players set …
Walter Mann, director at Dave Mann Music, a British-based acoustic guitar specialist, says: "It used to be and still is a great way to attract the ... «Nottingham Post, Jul 15»
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Jazz Fest concert review: Jesse Cook at Maison Symphonique; July …
Any and all doubts were quickly erased when Cook's equally famed fingers began dancing on the strings of his acoustic guitar. It was clear ... «Montreal Gazette, Jul 15»
9
Lâg Tramontane Special Edition TSE701ACE Review
Not long ago we were celebrating with wonder the return of top-notch quality to the affordable acoustic guitar realm. But even in the ... «Premier Guitar, Jul 15»
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VIDEO: Michael Jackson's 'Beat It' Given Incredible Acoustic Guitar
VIDEO: Michael Jackson's 'Beat It' Given Incredible Acoustic Guitar Re-Work. Spanish guitarist Miguel Rivera gave the King of Pop's 1982 ... «Yahoo News UK, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Acoustic guitar [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/acoustic-guitar>. Apr 2024 ».
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