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Plectrum

Plectrum Meaning & Definition
Plectrum Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Plectrum?

[n] a small thin device (of metal or plastic or ivory) used to pluck a stringed instrument

Synonyms | Synonyms for Plectrum: pick | plectron

Related Terms | Find terms related to Plectrum:

See Also | device | guitar pick

Plectrum In Webster's Dictionary

\Plec"trum\, n.; pl. L. {Plectra}, E. Plectrums . [L., fr. Gr. ? anything to strike with, fr.? to strike.] A small instrument of ivory, wood, metal, or quill, used in playing upon the lyre and other stringed instruments.

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