Bachi (撥) is the name for the [[plectrum]] for stringed instruments like the [[shamisen]] and [[biwa lute|biwa]].

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

h4. See Also

* "Wikipedia article":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachi
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