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guitars


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guitars

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Plucked lutelike chordophones with built-up ribs, gently-waisted body, fretted neck, flat peg disc, rear or machine tuning pegs, frontal string holder combined with bridge, and large circular soundhole. Their size, form, and number of strings can vary.

Variations

guitar

chitarras

gitarres

guitares

guitarras

guittars

Narrower Terms

ukuleles

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