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
