noun
Hawaiian guitar; steel guitar
Refers to a guitar played horizontally with a steel bar, producing a characteristic sliding sound. Often associated with Hawaiian music.
See also: スチールギター
ハワイアンギターの音色は南国の雰囲気を感じさせる。
The tone of a Hawaiian guitar evokes a tropical atmosphere.
Variant with a middle dot, also seen.
スチールギター is a broader term for steel guitars, while ハワイアンギター specifically refers to the Hawaiian style or variant.
Loanword from English 'Hawaiian guitar'.