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Definition
A plucking technique used for playing the pipa, a traditional Chinese stringed instrument.
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How it's used
This term is highly specialized and restricted to the context of traditional Chinese music performance. It refers specifically to a finger technique used on the pipa, rather than a general action of pulling or plucking. You will rarely encounter this outside of a music conservatory or a professional performance setting.
Examples
This piece needs to be played using the plucking technique.
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