rhythm guitar 
noun
A guitar part consisting of the chord sequences of a pop or rock song.What follows is a fuzzed and phased rhythm guitar workout over which Orridge sings through distorting filters....
- Singing ‘Sweet Child of Mine’ was Stephen King accompanied by Martin Finn on lead guitar, Johnny Foudy on rhythm guitar, Andrew Griffin on bass and Jody Garvin on drums.
- Signed up to the world-renowned Universal record label, Lynne Ryan has entertainment in her blood due to the fact that her dad, John, was the singer and played rhythm guitar with The Atlantic Showband.