🎸
guitar
Unicode: 1F3B8
Description
A dark brown electric guitar, typically depicted with six strings and a whammy bar, ready to be played.
Group:
Objects > musical-instrument
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents music, rock and roll, live performances, passion, energy, and creativity.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It represents the ubiquitous electric guitar, a cornerstone of modern music genres, reflecting its global impact and popularity.
Usage Examples
- Talking about music: 'Let's play some rock and roll! 🎸'
- Inviting to a concert: 'Are you coming to the concert tonight? 🎸'
- Expressing passion for an instrument: 'Finally got my dream guitar! 🎸'
- Referring to a guitarist: 'He's an amazing guitarist! 🎸'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with rock music, rebellion, youth culture, and iconic guitar heroes. Can also represent blues, jazz, and pop music.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with rock and pop music. Can also represent a general love for music or musical instruments without the 'rebellious' connotation as strongly.