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A plectrum is a small flat tool used for plucking or strumming of a stringed instrument. For hand-held instruments such as guitars and mandolins, the plectrum is often called a pick and is held as a separate tool in the player's hand. In harpsichords, the plectra are attached to the jack mechanism.
A plectrum or pick is a small object used to play certain types of string instruments. The plectrum is held in the hand and used to pluck a string. This makes a hard, metallic, "twangy" sound. The instruments most commonly plucked include the guitar, lute and mandolin.
plectre translate: plectrum. Learn more in the Cambridge French-English Dictionary.
plectrum. noun [ C ] mainly UKus/ˈplek.trəm/uk/ˈplek.trəm/pluralplectrums or plectrausuk/-ə/(US usuallypick) Add to word listAdd to word list. a small, thin piece of plastic, metal, etc. that is held between the fingers and thumb and used for playing instruments such as the guitar. Matthew Bosco/EyeEm/GettyImages.
Apr 23, 2024 · plectrum (plural plectrums or plectra) ( music) A small piece of plastic, metal, ivory, etc., for plucking the strings of a guitar, lyre, mandolin, etc. Synonyms: guitar pick, pick, (obsolete) plectre.
mainly UK uk / ˈplek.trəm / us / ˈplek.trəm / plural plectrums or plectra uk / -ə / us (US usually pick) Add to word list. Add to word list. a small, thin piece of plastic, metal, etc. that is held between the fingers and thumb and used for playing instruments such as the guitar. Matthew Bosco/EyeEm/GettyImages.
noun. , plural plec·tra [plek, -tr, uh],plec·trums. a small piece of plastic, metal, ivory, etc., for plucking the strings of a guitar, lyre, mandolin, etc. Anatomy, Zoology. an anatomical part resembling a plectrum in shape. plectrum. / ˈplɛktrəm / noun.
