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- 2 acoustic
: a flat-bodied stringed instrument with a long fretted neck and usually six strings played with a pick or with the fingers
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Their sound has been imitated ever since — Bernard Sumner’s staccato guitar, Stephen Morris’ robot-twitch drums, and the lead instrument, Peter Hook’s elastic bass.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
At Radio City, nearly everything onstage seemed to have been bedazzled, including Moroney’s outfit, her microphone stand, and one of her guitars.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Whether singing a cappella or accompanied by her guitar to hundreds or thousands of people − at a small venue or an awards show − Lafourcade's performances feel visceral, intense and intimate all at once.
—Pamela Avila, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
At Radio City, nearly everything onstage seemed to have been bedazzled, including Moroney’s outfit, her microphone stand, and one of her guitars.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Whether singing a cappella or accompanied by her guitar to hundreds or thousands of people − at a small venue or an awards show − Lafourcade's performances feel visceral, intense and intimate all at once.
—Pamela Avila, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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“Guitar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guitar. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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