1. The technique or practice of playing a stringed instrument (such as a guitar) using a flat pick or plectrum rather than fingernails or fingertips.
Usage: music; usually plural or used as a mass noun; common in folk, country, and bluegrass music

Examples

• Her flatpickings on the acoustic guitar produced a bright, crisp tone.
• The bluegrass band was known for their fast flatpickings and energetic solos.
• He switched from fingerpicking to flatpickings to achieve a sharper attack on the strings.
• Flatpickings require a different hand technique than traditional fingerstyle playing.
• The guitarist's flatpickings echoed through the concert hall with clarity and precision.