Definition

1. Noun:
   • A guitar that produces sound through its hollow body without electronic amplification: An acoustic guitar is a fretted string instrument whose sound is generated acoustically by the vibration of its strings. This vibration is transmitted through the bridge and saddle to the soundboard (top) of the guitar's hollow body, which resonates to project the sound into the air. It contrasts with an electric guitar, which requires an external amplifier.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She learned to play folk songs on her acoustic guitar.
  • The warm, natural sound of an acoustic guitar filled the quiet room.
  • For camping trips, he prefers to bring an acoustic guitar because it doesn't need an outlet.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: The term can be used attributively to describe other nouns related to this type of instrument.
  • He specializes in acoustic guitar repair.
  • The album features beautiful acoustic guitar arrangements.

Variants and Related Words

• Acoustic (adjective): Relating to sound or the sense of hearing; (of a musical instrument) not having electrical amplification.
  • The acoustic properties of the hall are excellent.
  • They performed an acoustic set.
• Guitar (noun): The general family of stringed instruments with a fretted fingerboard, played by plucking or strumming.
• Steel-string acoustic guitar: A common type of acoustic guitar with metal strings.
• Nylon-string acoustic guitar (often called a "classical guitar"): An acoustic guitar with nylon strings, typically used for classical, flamenco, and folk music.

Synonyms

• Unplugged guitar: (Informal) A guitar played without electronic amplification, often in the context of a performance.
• Non-electric guitar: A literal descriptive synonym.

Antonyms

• Electric guitar: A guitar that requires electronic amplification to produce its primary sound.
• Electro-acoustic guitar (or acoustic-electric guitar): An acoustic guitar fitted with pickups or microphones to allow for amplification, blending both categories.

Noun

1. sound is not amplified by electrical means