ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Fingerstyle

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Fingerstyle is a noun meaning (music) A style of playing a stringed instrument, such as a guitar, which includes the use of the fingers to pluck the strings instead of a pick, or plectrum.

Meaning

(music) A style of playing a stringed instrument, such as a guitar, which includes the use of the fingers to pluck the strings instead of a pick, or plectrum.

Word Forms

Synonyms for fingerstyle

Depending on context, synonyms include fingerpicking.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fingering, finger, fingerwork, finger painting, fingerboard, fret.

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