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Guitar

/Ι‘Ιͺˈtɑːr/
Unicode: 1F3B8
Added: 0.6
Category: Symbols
#699
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Accessibility
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Usage Level

Definitions

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Music Β· Instrument Very Common
Represents a guitar, either acoustic or electric. Used to express love for music, playing guitar, attending concerts, or discussing bands and songs.
Commonly used by music fans, guitarists, and in contexts related to performances, concerts, or musical interests.
Just bought tickets to see my favorite band live! Can't wait 🎸
Social media post
Finally learned how to play Wonderwall on the 🎸
Messaging app
Friday night jam session 🎸 who's in?
Group chat
Symbolizes rock culture, musical talent, and creative expression. Often associated with coolness, artistic identity, and entertainment.
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Expression Β· Enthusiasm Common
Used metaphorically to express excitement, coolness, or a rock-and-roll attitude. Signifies something is awesome, edgy, or energetic.
Often appears in casual conversations to add emphasis or show enthusiasm, particularly among younger users.
Just quit my boring job to start my own business 🎸
Social media announcement
Grandma turned 90 and still parties harder than all of us 🎸
Family group chat
Represents the 'rock on' attitude beyond literal music contexts, embodying rebellion, freedom, and living life boldly.

Evolution Timeline

2010
Introduced in Unicode 6.0 as one of the first musical instrument emojis.
Growing popularity of emoji keyboards and music-related digital communication.
2014
Usage surged with rise of music streaming platforms and social media music sharing.
Integration of Spotify with social platforms and growth of music communities online.
2020
Saw increased usage during pandemic as symbol of virtual concerts and home music learning.
COVID-19 lockdowns led to surge in home music learning and virtual performances.

Cultural Context

The guitar emoji reflects the instrument's central role in modern popular music from the 1950s onward, symbolizing cultural movements from rock and roll to punk, grunge, and beyond.
Represents both mainstream entertainment and counterculture rebellion, making it versatile across different social contexts from formal performances to protest music.
While older generations associate it with classic rock, younger users connect it with indie, bedroom pop, and online music communities, showing its evolving cultural significance.
The rise of online guitar tutorials, digital music production, and social media performance sharing has reinforced the guitar's relevance in digital communication.

Regional Variations

Australia Often used in context of backyard barbecues, beach sessions, and local pub gigs.
United Kingdom Often references British rock bands and indie music scene. Associated with pub performances and music festivals.
United States Often associated with American rock culture, country music, and Nashville. Frequently used in references to iconic American guitarists.

Generational Usage

Gen_X: Frequently used to reference classic rock bands, sharing music videos, and discussing children's music lessons or performances.
Gen_Z: Used playfully beyond music contexts to signify something is cool or edgy. Popular on TikTok for music trends and in captions about aesthetic or vibe.
Older: Less frequent usage, typically literal to represent actual guitar playing or when sharing classic music videos and memories of concerts.
Millennials: Commonly used for sharing concert experiences, music nostalgia, and hobby updates. Often appears in dating profiles to signal musical interest.

Common Combinations

🎸πŸ”₯
Amazing guitar playing or an epic guitar solo.
Used to praise impressive musical performances or 'shredding' on guitar.
🎸🀘
Rock music, heavy metal, or rock and roll attitude.
Represents rock culture, concerts, and the rebellious spirit of rock music.
🎸🎀
Live music performance, band, or singing with guitar accompaniment.
Used for concerts, karaoke nights, or when discussing musical performances.
🎸🎡
Guitar music, songwriting, or musical composition.
Used when discussing music creation, guitar lessons, or sharing songs.
🎸🍻
Live music at a bar, pub gig, or drinking while enjoying music.
Associated with social gatherings where music and drinks come together.

Related Emojis

🎀 Often used together to represent bands, singing with guitar, or live performances. 🎡 Both represent music, with guitar being more specific to string instruments. 🎻 Another string instrument, though classical rather than popular music context. πŸ₯ Often appears together in band or music performance contexts. 🀘 Rock hand gesture frequently paired with guitar in rock music contexts.