Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
palheta
noun
/pahl-ˈye-tə/
Definition
A small, thin object typically made of plastic, wood, or metal, used to create sound on musical instruments or to pluck or strum strings.
Examples
- Maria used a palheta to strum her guitar during the performance.
- The saxophonist replaced his palheta before the concert.
- He prefers using a thicker palheta to achieve a richer sound.
Meaning
In musical contexts, ‘palheta’ often refers to a pick or plectrum used for string instruments like guitars, mandolins, or basses. It can also refer to a reed used in wind instruments.
Synonyms
- picking tool
- plectrum
- reed