plectrum in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

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It has twelve nylon strings that are plucked with a plastic plectrum to generate sound, much like a guitar.
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There are banjo styles other than bluegrass such as the plectrum or tenor tuned banjos which can be played either by strumming or flatpicking.
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These are usually strummed with a plectrum (pick) to provide backing for the melody players or, sometimes, a singer.
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This was an ancient medieval stringed instrument played by plucking the strings with the fingers or a plectrum.
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The plucking of the "biwa" with the plectrum is echoed in the orchestra by percussive effects on the strings.
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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.
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Plucking can be done with either a finger or a plectrum.
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The instrument is played with a plectrum and has a sharp metallic sound, reminiscent of a mandolin but pitched lower.
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This produced a soft and deep sound when plucked without the use of any plectrum ("mizrab").
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Some dramyins come with a plectrum attached to the base for plucking.
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