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A [[plectrum]] (pick) used for stringed instruments like the [[shamisen]] and [[biwa lute|biwa]].

It should not be confused with the straight, wooden [[taiko sticks]] used to play Japanese [[taiko drum]]s, which are also called bachi (written 桴, 枹).

h4. External links

* "Wikipedia: Bachi":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachi#For_stringed_instruments
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