concept   plectrum
culture   Eastern countries
statement   Plectrums are less commonly used in traditional Eastern music where alternative playing techniques and fingerpicking are more prevalent.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 plectrum Eastern countries Less commonly used, as traditional string instruments like the pipa or shamisen are often played using fingerpicking or plectrums made of different material 1
2 plectrum Eastern countries Less commonly used in traditional music compared to other string instruments like the sitar or sarod. 1
3 plectrum handheld Eastern countries Less commonly used, as traditional string instruments like sitar or shamisen are often played with fingers or special plectrums 1
4 plectrum handheld Eastern countries Less common, as traditional stringed instruments like sitar and shamisen are often played using fingers or other specialized picks. 1
5 plectrum handheld Eastern countries Less commonly used in traditional Eastern music, where other stringed instrument playing techniques are prevalent 1
6 plectrum handheld Eastern countries Less commonly used for traditional stringed instruments; alternative playing techniques are prevalent 1