barre BAR-ruh Your browser does not support the audio element. [ French , barline ] Definition 1. The French term for barline. Barres is the plural form. Also [Eng.] barline; [Ger.] Taktstrich; [It.] stanghetta; [Sp.] divisorias. 2. A temporary nut formed by placing the forefinger of the left hand across some or all of the strings of a guitar, lute, banjo, or other fretted instrument. 3. The French term for Beam. See Also [English] beam [German] Balken (m) [Italian] barra (f) Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-05-14 02:01:41