plectrum

Noun

Meaning

A small instrument of ivory, wood, metal, or quill, used in playing upon the lyre and other stringed instruments.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

pick plectron guitar pick form spike kind shape choice round selection specification cream listing needle picking
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Antonyms

must necessary basic essential duty requirement
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Hypernyms

device

Hyponyms

guitar pick

Derivatives

plectra

Examples

From love's plectrum arises the song of the string of life Love is the light of life love is the fire of life. Muhammad Iqbal

Abt called the Gibson Company "the pioneer of plectrum instrument making in America" and mentioned its carrying power. Source: Internet

Former band members * Adolph Poczatek (Pozatek) (1911–1984) Violin, tenor banjo, plectrum banjo, accordion, mandolin, cordiovox, guitar, piano. Source: Internet

Figure 3: how the harpsichord action works *When the key is released, the jack falls back down under its own weight, and the plectrum passes back under the string. Source: Internet

He originally intended to use his fingers, but could not put his plectrum down quickly enough. Source: Internet

However some players use a flatpick ( plectrum ). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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