The word Guitar is derived from the Spanish "guitarra", which first appeared in the 15th century. However, the origin of the guitar can be traced back to ancient Musical Instruments. The first prototype of the guitar appeared in ancient Babylon, Egypt and ancient Greece, but it was very different from the modern guitar.
The modern form of the guitar began to develop in Spain, where instrumentalists and craftsmen began producing guitars in the 15th century. The original guitar had only four strings, but later developed to five and six strings.
By the 18th century, the shape and sound of the guitar had gradually matured and became an important instrument in European folk music and classical music. In the late 19th century, the guitar became a cultural symbol in Spain, becoming the instrument of choice for many artists and musicians.
In the 20th century, the development of guitar is more rapid, there are different kinds of electric guitar, semi-hollow guitar and so on. The guitar has also become an important instrument in rock, pop and other music. Today, the guitar has become a popular instrument worldwide and is widely used in various musical fields.
