Definition: A plectrum is a small piece of quill, animal hide, metal, or wood that is used to pluck a string on certain keyboard instruments, such as the harpsichord. A plectrum is attached to a “jack,” which is part of an instrument’s plucking action. The plural of plectrum is plectra.
A plectrum may be separate from an instrument; guitar strings, for example, can be plucked with a pick.
See hammer.
A plectrum may be separate from an instrument; guitar strings, for example, can be plucked with a pick.
See hammer.
Pronunciation: plek'-trum; plek'-truh
