plectrum

ˈplɛktrəm
plectra
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Translation of plectrum into German

Noun

1.

music

TECH.UK
small tool for plucking stringed instruments
TECH.UK
Plektrum nZupfplättchen
  • He used a plectrum to play the guitar.Er benutzte ein Plektrum, um die Gitarre zu spielen.
2.

medical

TECH.UK
projection of bone or tissue in animals
TECH.UK
Fortsatz Knochenfortsatz Processus
  • The insect's plectrum helps it produce sound.Der Fortsatz des Insekts hilft ihm, Geräusche zu erzeugen.
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  • plectrum: small tool for plucking stringed instruments
    (music) Plektrum

Synonyms and analogies of plectrum in English

Examples of plectrum in a sentence

  • The musician dropped his plectrum during the performance.
  • The bird's plectrum is crucial for its mating call.
  • Scientists studied the plectrum of the reptile for its unique properties.

Translations of "plectrum" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasPlektrumnn.

Most people hold the plectrum between their thumb and first finger.

Die meisten Leute halten das Plektrum zwischen Daumen und erstem Finger.

With the plectrum you can then gently pry open the smartphone.

Mit dem Plektrum kannst Du das Smartphone anschließend behutsam aufhebeln.

dasPlektronnn.

The board is designed to be used as a plectrum.

Die Platine wird als Plektron zum Anschlagen der Saite benutzt.

Someone asked him about a plectrum.

Jemand fragte ihn nach einem Plektron.

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The other hand passes a plectrum over the strings swiftly and evenly.

Die andere Hand streicht mit einem Plektrum rasch und gleichmäßig über alle Saiten.

They are plucked with a plectrum or with the fingers.

Sie werden mit dem Plektrum oder den Fingern gezupft.

The strings are normally plucked with a plectrum oder the fingernails.

Die Saiten wurden normalerweise mit Plektrum oder Fingernagel angezupft.

The strings are usually struck with a plectrum.

Die Saiten werden üblicherweise mit einem Plektrum angeschlagen.

It is also often plucked with a plectrum or with the quill of a goose feather.

Es wird aber auch häufig mit dem Plektrum oder einem Federkiel angezupft.

It comes complete with carry bag, pitchpipe and plectrum in an attractive package.

Sie wird komplett mit Tragetasche, Stimmpfeife und Plektrum geliefert.

But if you reach out with the plectrum behind your head, you'll never understand.

Aber wer mit dem Plektrum hinterm Kopf ausholt wird das nie verstehen.

A plectrum, specially designed according to the wishes of the progressive rock legend.

Ein Plektrum, speziell nach den Wünschen der Prog-Rock-Legende entworfen.

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