gittarone: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very RareTechnical/Historical
Quick answer
What does “gittarone” mean?
A large, bass-range instrument of the lute family, specifically a type of chitarrone.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A large, bass-range instrument of the lute family, specifically a type of chitarrone.
A historical plucked string instrument, popular in the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods, characterized by an extended neck and extra bass strings.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No regional differences in meaning; usage is confined to academic/musicological contexts in both regions.
Connotations
Technical precision, historical reference, specialist knowledge.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in both dialects, appearing only in specialist literature.
Grammar
How to Use “gittarone” in a Sentence
[play/use/tune] a/the gittaroneVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “gittarone” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- the gittarone part was expertly played
American English
- gittarone music from the Baroque era
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not applicable.
Academic
Used in musicology, historical performance practice, and organology texts.
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
Precise term for a specific historical instrument in music.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “gittarone”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “gittarone”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “gittarone”
- Misspelling as 'gittarone' (correct), 'gitarone', or 'chittarone'.
- Using it as a general term for any large string instrument.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
They are closely related and often used interchangeably, but some specialists distinguish subtle construction differences. Both are types of archlutes.
Primarily from the late 16th century through the 17th century, during the late Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Yes, in performances of historically informed early music by specialist ensembles and lute players.
It is an English adoption of the Italian 'chitarrone', used in English-language academic and musical contexts.
A large, bass-range instrument of the lute family, specifically a type of chitarrone.
Gittarone is usually technical/historical in register.
Gittarone: in British English it is pronounced /ˌdʒɪtəˈrəʊni/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌdʒɪtəˈroʊni/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think 'GITAR' (like guitar) + 'rone' (sounds like 'rone' in 'trombone' for bass) – a big, bass guitar-like instrument.
Practice
Quiz
What is a gittarone?