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: a flat-bodied stringed instrument with a long fretted neck and usually six strings played with a pick or with the fingers
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What still excites you about the guitar?
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
The singer donned a short wig as well as Prince’s iconic purple coat and boots from the movie while holding a matching guitar.
—Staff Author, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The sound was exquisite with the balance between the vocals, piano, bass, guitar and brush drums just perfect.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Daryl’s surprisingly emotional singing along to Laurent’s guitar cover got to me more than the closing music.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
The singer donned a short wig as well as Prince’s iconic purple coat and boots from the movie while holding a matching guitar.
—Staff Author, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The sound was exquisite with the balance between the vocals, piano, bass, guitar and brush drums just perfect.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Daryl’s surprisingly emotional singing along to Laurent’s guitar cover got to me more than the closing music.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Guitar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guitar. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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