Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

strummed

verb
/strĘŚmd/
Definition
To play a musical instrument by brushing the strings with the fingers or a plectrum.
Examples
  • She strummed her guitar softly while singing.
  • The musician strummed a few chords before starting the song.
  • He sat on the porch and strummed away, lost in the music.
Meaning
Strummed refers to the action of playing a stringed instrument, typically a guitar, by sweeping the fingers across the strings to produce a sound.
Synonyms
  • played
  • picked
  • plucked