Downpick
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Downpick is a noun meaning (music) A downward stroke with a plectrum on a stringed instrument; downstroke.
Meaning
(music) A downward stroke with a plectrum on a stringed instrument; downstroke.
More Meanings
- (music) To play a stringed instrument by using all downpicks.
Example Sentences
Use all downpicks to get a more hard-driving sound.
Well, that is only a half-truth, as Mr. Steele also downpicked, that is, trailed.
When there is an even number of notes, you must begin with the downpick and then alternate each note.
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.
Word Forms
- downpicks
- downpicking
- downpicked
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include downbow, downglide, downtick, dubdown, downdrift, dital.
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