Acoustic Guitar Part II

Where does the word "Acoustic" come from and what does it mean?

Answer explanation

Akoustos, to be heard

Arrange the predecessors of the guitar in their chronological order.

• Renaissance Guitar
• 19th Century Guitar
• Baroque Guitar
• Lute
• Arabic Oud

What are the parts of this section of the guitar?

Answer explanation

Headstock, Tuning pegs, fretboard, fret, position markers,

What are the parts of this section of the acoustic guitar?

Answer explanation

Sound Hole, Body, Pick Guard, Strings, Bridge, Body

What word is 'Guitar' derived from?

Answer explanation

Tar - String - Persian

Name some different names of the guitar from different regions.

Answer explanation

Chitarra - Italy, Guiterre - France, Dotar- Persia, Sitar - India, Guitarra - Spain

Name 5 genres in which guitar is used

What is 'SEASONING' in the guitar-making process?

Answer explanation

Wood is kept in a climate-controlled room for weeks to REDUCE MOISTURE IN WOOD.

The guitar can be played using only the strings.

• True

• False

What were the strings of the older guitars made from?

• Metal

• Animal gut

• Nylon

• Animal thread