A Plectrum
Plectrum
Plectrum
Plectrum. Often called a pick.
Plectrum
No, but there is a version with plastic inlays that look like ivory carvings.
Plastic piano keys were introduced in the late 1920's The advantage of plastic keys is that they were white, didn't chip as much and were inexpensive compared to ivory Advanced pianist still miss the ivory piano keys because they were not slippery like plastic and also the ivory keys absorbed sweat.
It is actually a wind instrument
ivory, polished wood, or bamboo
French horn
ivory, polished wood, or bamboo
A citizen of Ivory Coast is called an Ivorian.
Historically, piano keys have been made with ivory. Ivory comes from the tusks of elephants, and is now illegal to purchase. Currently, piano keys are usually made of plastic or cellulose, which is a compound that is similar to plastic. They may not last as long as ivory, but they are cruelty free.