What does DOBRO mean?

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A type of acoustic guitar with a metal resonator cone and a wooden body.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈdoʊ.broʊ/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈdəʊ.brəʊ/

Origin and Usage: The word "dobro" is a brand name for a type of resonator guitar invented by Slovak-American John Dopyera in the 1920s. The name "dobro" is derived from the word "dopera," which means "good" in Slovak. The instrument was originally marketed as a louder alternative to the acoustic guitar for Hawaiian music, and it quickly became popular in country, blues, and bluegrass music.

Synonyms: resonator guitar, metal guitar

Related Words: guitar, banjo, ukulele, lute, cello

Example Sentences:

• He played a soulful tune on his dobro.
• The bands dobro player was a master of the slide guitar.
• She strummed her dobro and sang a mournful ballad.