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Guitar History
A Brief History of the Guitar
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who brought the fretless oud to Spain? | The Moors |
| What type of reptile was used to make a bowl harp? | Turtle |
| How many strings does a "doter" have? | Two |
| What word came from the word "chartar"? | Guitar |
| Who were the driving force in the evolution of the guitar? | Italians |
| What century did the modern guitar begin to take shape? | 19th |
| What is another name for a triangular framed instrument formed by a soundbox, a pillar, and a curved neck? The strings are plucked with the fingers. | Harp |
| Queen Shub-Ad lived in this city of Mesopotamia. | Ur |
| What type of strings became widely available in around the year 1900? | Steel |
| What is the "forefather" of the guitar? | Lute |