plectrum
A plectrum, also known as a pick, is a small, flat object used to pluck or strum the strings of many chordophones, including guitars, mandolins, bouzoukis, and lutes. The term derives from the Greek plektron, meaning a small piece used for striking.
Plectra are produced in a wide range of materials. Traditional tortoiseshell is now restricted by conservation
With a pick, players can achieve bright, articulate tones with rapid attack and precise control, or a
Historically plectra were used by lute and vihuela players and in other ancient plucked traditions; modern