Definition of Steel guitar

1. Noun. Guitar whose steel strings are twanged while being pressed with a movable steel bar for a glissando effect.

Exact synonyms: Hawaiian Guitar
Generic synonyms: Guitar

Definition of Steel guitar

1. Noun. A method of playing slide guitar using a steel (a kind of slide). ¹

2. Noun. Any of several types of guitar designed to be played using this method. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Steel Guitar

steel
steel-plated
steel-toe boot
steel-wool
steel-wool pad
steel arch bridge
steel band
steel blue
steel cage match
steel cage matches
steel company
steel drum
steel engraving
steel factory
steel gray
steel guitar (current term)
steel guitars
steel industry
steel magnolia
steel mill
steel oneself
steel oneself against
steel onself for
steel pan orchestra
steel plant
steel plate
steel production
steel rim
steel rims
steel trap

Literary usage of Steel guitar

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Island Song Lyrics Volume 7 by Larry W. Jones (2004)
"Hawaiian steel guitar Strings (06/21/2004) ... love song for me Hawaiian steel guitar strings On the breeze you drifted to me steel guitar strings Oh, ..."

2. Island Song Lyrics Volume 2 by Larry W. Jones (2004)
"lsland steel guitar Serenade (01/11/2003) (#910) One night in balmy old Hawaii On Waikiki's golden strand I fell in love as island steel guitars Played like ..."

3. Island Song Lyrics Volume 6 by Larry W. Jones (2004)
"Like A steel guitar (01/15/2004) (song#2504) Island love is like a steel guitar Strong as steel the feel within your heart But soft as moonbeams under stars ..."

4. Island Song Lyrics Volume 4 by Larry W. Jones (2004)
"... still have big fun on Mauna Kea Fish and poi in paradise, make mine a great big jumbo Cause tonight I'm gonna see my Cheryl Moana Marie-O steel guitar, ..."

5. Island Song Lyrics Volume 5by Larry W. Jones by Larry W. Jones (2004)
"Hawaii played the steel guitar And June brought out the moon My heart fell like a shooting star And romance was every island tune Hawaii played the steel ..."

6. Island Song Lyrics by Larry W. Jones (2003)
"... palm trees of green Have all turned blue instead of serene Hawaii will be blue without you Listen to those steel guitar notes so blue They're calling me ..."

7. Adventure Guide to Maui by Sharon Hamblin (2005)
"The concerts showcase masters of slack key but don't be surprised to hear some steel guitar, ..."

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