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guitarist

American  
[gi-tahr-ist] / gɪˈtɑr ɪst /

noun

  • guitarists
    plural
  1. a performer on the guitar.


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Noun Inflected Forms


Etymology

Origin of guitarist

First recorded in 1760–70; guitar + -ist


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“Each house was a battle,” he said, particularly one where the owners had an issue with guitarist and outdoorsman Ted Nugent, who accidentally shot an arrow into their yard.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

It’s unclear who will step in while the guitarist is focusing on his health, but Noodles appears confident the band has it covered.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

The 75-year-old E Street Band guitarist certainly made his mark on the property in his near two decades as owner.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

But the weekly win went to his guest, legendary guitarist Johnny Marr, thanks to his exact score in the final game of that weekend, Fulham's 1-1 draw with Manchester United.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

“Huh,” Eva says, turning to the guitarist on the couch.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli

Throughout the show, vintage video clips and moments from his early career played across a massive LED screen, while an orchestra and a few guitarists accompanied him on stage.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

That the track has an eerie and effective arrangement where guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr. harmonize their lines makes the treatment of the singer’s voice stand out even further.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

His performance, according to Nils Lofgren, one of the guitarists in the 19-piece E Street Band, was a “brutally honest and melodic statement of Truth.”

From Salon ● May 29, 2026

Also on stage were ballet dancer Misty Copeland and guitarists Eric Gales and Christone Ingram.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026

Figure 6.25: Chords in the key of A flat major are not ideal for guitarists.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

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