Spanish guitar

American  

noun

1. acoustic guitar.

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Spanish guitar British  

noun

1. the classic form of the guitar; a six-stringed instrument with a waisted body and a central sound hole

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Etymology

Origin of Spanish guitar

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

An upbeat club banger with flecks of Spanish guitar, the song tells that story almost word for word.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2023

‘Miloš: Tribute to Segovia’ The young Montenegrin classical guitarist salutes revered Spanish guitar virtuoso and teacher Andrés Segovia with a program that includes works by Bach, Albeniz and Villa-Lobos.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2022

Spanish guitar music wafts through the air, top-draw cocktails land on freshly ironed linens and dinner commences with not one but two treats from the chef.

From Washington Post • Nov. 5, 2020

Farretta said there may be Spanish guitar makers who design double bodies, but they don’t know anyone else who makes them.

From Washington Times • Jul. 29, 2017

His old Spanish guitar spat out a series of warm, labyrinthine phrases that wrapped melodic vines around Gordo’s fierce piano hits.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older