Definition of plectrum

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Plectrum (n.) A small instrument of ivory, wood, metal, or quill, used in playing upon the lyre and other stringed instruments..

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Cittern :: Cittern (n.) An instrument shaped like a lute, but strung with wire and played with a quill or plectrum..
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Fescue :: Fescue (n.) An instrument for playing on the harp; a plectrum.
Quill :: Quill (n.) The plectrum with which musicians strike the strings of certain instruments.
Plectrum :: Plectrum (n.) A small instrument of ivory, wood, metal, or quill, used in playing upon the lyre and other stringed instruments..
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