lead guitar

collocation in English

meaningsofleadandguitar

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lead
adjective[before noun]
uk
/liːd/us
/liːd/
used to describe the main performer or part in ...
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guitar
noun[C]
uk
/ɡɪˈtɑːr/us
/ɡɪˈtɑːr/
a musical instrument, usually made of wood, with six strings and a long neck, played with the fingers or ...
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(Definition ofleadandguitarfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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A moody acoustic guitar then enters which is soon accompanied by aleadguitarsolo before slowly fading out together.
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It is characterized by mid-to-fast-tempo riffs, by thumping basslines, crunchy riffs, extendedleadguitar solos, and clean, often high-pitched vocals and anthemic choruses.
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The most common electric instrument seen is a bass guitar, but some schools also use keyboards andleadguitar.
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Theleadguitartracks were recorded when he was released.
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Their primary similarity to other southern rock bands is the dualleadguitarinterplay, a defining characteristic of many southern rock bands.
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The histrionics of theleadguitar, the excesses of the drummer, and the stupidity of the bass player have to mix on equal footing.
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On top, there will be vocals andleadguitarsoloing.
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The baby-doll voice heard at the beginning of the song disappears with the opening scream, which is also echoed throughout the song in theleadguitarline.
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In addition to playing bass, he also playedleadguitaron occasion.
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Often, two guitar players share the tasks of rhythm andleadguitarplaying.
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Everything was on tape except the lead vocal and theleadguitar.
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The pre chorus features a memorableleadguitarmelody before seguing into the distorted chorus.
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Hetfield is mainly known for his rhythm playing, but has also performed occasionalleadguitarduties both in the studio and live.
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The band then underwent several changes ofleadguitar, changing the name of the band each time.
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Armiger was musical director for the series, he provided backing vocals,leadguitar, bass guitar, keyboards, drums and lyrics.
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Blum performs steadily with his rock/soul/blues and reggae bands as a singer andleadguitarplayer.
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It is homophonic, the voice andleadguitartaking the lead roles.
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These include a guitar peripheral forleadguitarand bass gameplay, a drum kit peripheral, and a microphone.
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In some cases, a session musician may play a rhythm guitar part offstage during theleadguitarsolo, or a touring guitarist can be hired.
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The track blends hard rock and funk with a loud, booming drum machine pattern, and aggressive bass andleadguitarwailing throughout.
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