plectrum sound; sound of a pick
Refers specifically to the sound produced when a plectrum (撥/ばち) strikes the strings of a shamisen, biwa, or similar instrument. A music-domain term.
The sound of the shamisen plectrum resonated pleasantly.
Standard kanji spelling for the sound produced by a plectrum.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; may be easier for learners to read.
Compound of 撥 (ばち, 'plectrum') + 音 (おと, 'sound').