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downpick

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A downward stroke with a plectrum on a stringed instrument; downstroke.

Examples

“Outstanding selections include⟳ a knuckle-busting medley ("Chilly Winds-Old Joe Clark-Salt River- Johnny Bring⟳ the Jug Around the Hill") played in the bright, aggressive downpick clawhammer style of Wade Ward.”
“Use⟳ all downpicks to get⟳ a more hard-driving sound⟳.”
“When there is an even number⟳ of notes, you must begin⟳ with the downpick and then alternate each note⟳.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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