PLECTRUM

Plectrum

A plectrum is a small flat tool used to pluck or strum a stringed instrument. For hand-held instruments such as guitars and mandolins, the plectrum is often called a pick, and is a separate tool held in the player's hand. In harpsichords, the plectra are attached to the jack mechanism.

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plectrum

Noun

  1. An anatomical part resembling a plectrum in shape.
  2. A small piece of plastic, metal, ivory, etc for plucking the strings of a guitar, lyre, mandolin, etc.


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