Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
strum
verb
/strĘŚm/
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Definition
To play a stringed instrument by sweeping or brushing the strings with a finger or a pick.
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Examples
- She likes to strum her guitar while sitting on the porch.
- He strummed a few chords before playing the song.
- As the rain fell, he quietly strummed a soothing melody.
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Meaning
Strumming refers to the action of producing sound on a stringed instrument, such as a guitar, by moving along the strings either up or down.
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Synonyms
- Play
- Pluck
- Stroke