plucked instrument
noun phrase
Pronunciation: plʌkt ˈɪnstrəmənt
Definition
A musical device that produces sound by pulling and releasing strings with the fingers, a plectrum, or a quill.
Examples
The guitar is perhaps the most globally recognized plucked instrument.
In the orchestra, the harp serves as the primary plucked instrument in the string section.
He studied the history of the lute and other ancient plucked instruments.
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