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strum

strum
Transitive VerbIntransitive VerbNoun
pl: strumspast: strummedpp: strummeding: strumming

This term evokes a sense of casual, rhythmic musicality, often associated with relaxation or folk traditions. It differs from picking, which involves striking individual strings for precise notes, by emphasizing a sweeping motion that produces a chordal, atmospheric sound.

As a noun, the word refers to the specific action or the resulting sound of a single rhythmic sweep. It is typically used in contexts describing the mood of a performance, such as a gentle or energetic strum, rather than technical musical theory.

Meanings

Transitive Verbstrum
[~ something]

To play a guitar or similar stringed instrument by brushing the fingers lightly across several strings at once.

Intransitive Verbstrum

To play a stringed instrument by brushing the strings with the fingers in a rhythmic manner.

She sat on the porch and strummed for hours.

Nounstrum

A rhythmic brushing of the strings of a guitar or similar instrument.

The slow strum of the ukulele added a tropical feel to the song.

Examples

He began to strum his guitar softly as the sun set.

He began to strum his guitar softly as the sun set.

Romance

Just strum a few chords and I will sing along.

Just strum a few chords and I will sing along.

The bard started to strum a lively tune to entertain the crowd.

Fantasy

I spent the whole afternoon just strumming in my room.

School Life

Can you strum that part again?

Can you strum that part again?

A single, slow strum of the ukulele filled the silence.

A single, slow strum of the ukulele filled the silence.

She sat on the porch and continued to strum thoughtfully.

I wonder if I can learn to strum a proper G chord.

He gave the strings a quick strum to check the tuning.

He gave the strings a quick strum to check the tuning.

Phrasal Verbs

strum along

to play a stringed instrument in accompaniment to a song or another musician

strum out

to play a melody or chord sequence completely on a stringed instrument

He strummed out the opening chords of the ballad.

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