acoustic guitar

American  

noun

1. a traditional, unamplified guitar.

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acoustic guitar British  

noun

1. an ordinary guitar, which produces its normal sound through the sounding board and is not amplified in any way Compare electric guitar

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Example Sentences

It’s a Taylor Acoustic guitar, and he named it “Yaz.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 2, 2023

Acoustic guitar chords grow into a programmed beat and strings; her voice is gentle, but its edge is unmistakable.

From New York Times • Feb. 25, 2022

Acoustic guitar predominates, such as Laughner performing traditionals like “Hesitation Blues” and “The Sidewalks of New York” and songs by Jimmie Rodgers and Michael Hurley on a Cleveland radio lunchtime concert.

From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2019

Bob Dylan poses for a portrait with his Gibson Acoustic guitar, Sept.

From Time • Sep. 5, 2012

SAT Acoustic guitar, keyboards, didgeridoo, drums and singing bowls with Reiki practitioners and musicians, 7 p.m.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2012