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plectrum <pl plectrums or plectra> [Brit ˈplɛktrəm, Am ˈplɛktrəm] N

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The strings are plucked or strummed by the right hand without a plectrum. en.wikipedia.org

When the key is pressed and the jack rises, the plectrum plucks the string. en.wikipedia.org

It is played by strumming or plucking the strings, either with one's fingers, or using a tool called a plectrum. en.wikipedia.org

The rubab has a double-chambered body carved from mulberry wood and has three main strings and a plectrum made from ivory, bone or wood. en.wikipedia.org

They would use a biwa type plectrum on the shamisen to emulate the biwa buzzing effect and sounds. en.wikipedia.org

This produced a soft and deep sound when plucked without the use of any plectrum ("mizrab"). en.wikipedia.org

Plectrum guitars were not made in as large numbers as tenor guitars and are now more rare. en.wikipedia.org

These are usually strummed with a plectrum (pick) to provide backing for the melody players or, sometimes, a singer. en.wikipedia.org

Plucking can be done with either a finger or a plectrum. en.wikipedia.org

It is usually played with a plectrum (guitar pick). en.wikipedia.org

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