Meaning & Definition of word "Strum"
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Strum
/strʌm/
noun:
- 1. The act of strumming a stringed instrument.
- Example: Her strum was full of emotion, capturing the audience's attention.
- 2. A sound produced by strumming a stringed instrument.
- Example: The sweet strum of the guitar filled the room with warmth.
verb:
- 1. To play a stringed instrument by brushing the strings with a finger or a plectrum.
- Example: He began to strum his guitar softly as the sun set.
- 2. To produce a sound by playing a stringed instrument in a casual or rhythmic manner.
- Example: She likes to strum her ukulele while sitting on the porch.
Etymology
Middle English 'strummen', possibly from Middle Dutch 'stromen', meaning 'to stream or flow'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
strum a chord:
To play a chord on a stringed instrument.
strum along:
To accompany someone in playing music.
strum softly:
To play with gentle, light strokes.
Related Words
strumming:
The action of playing a stringed instrument by sweeping the strings.
guitar:
A stringed musical instrument played by strumming or plucking.
ukulele:
A small, guitar-like instrument often used in strumming.
Slang Meanings of strum
Meaning: To play something casually or without much seriousness.
Example Sentence: He just strummed through the whole set without really caring.
Meaning: To strum in a carefree manner; often used in relation to leisure music.
Example Sentence: They sat around the campfire strumming some tunes.