サイドギター

noun

rhythm guitar; backing guitar

Wasei-eigo term used in music contexts to refer to the guitar part that provides rhythmic and harmonic support, as opposed to lead guitar.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from side guitar

• 彼かれはバンドでサイドギターを担たん当とうしている。

  He plays rhythm guitar in the band.

• サイドギターのリフが曲きょくの土ど台だいになっている。

  The rhythm guitar riff forms the foundation of the song.