Definition of strum
: an act, instance, or sound of strumming
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Origin and Etymology of strum
imitative
First Known Use: 1764
strum
Definition of strum
strummed
;strumming
transitive verb
1a : to brush the fingers over the strings of (a musical instrument) in playing strum a guitar; also : 1thrum 1b : to play (music) on a stringed instrument strum a tune
2 : to cause to sound vibrantly winds strummed the rigging — H. A. Chippendale
intransitive verb
1 : to strum a stringed instrument
2 : to sound vibrantly
strummer
nounExamples of strum in a Sentence
He strummed a tune on the guitar.
1777
First Known Use of strum
1777
STRUM Defined for English Language Learners
strum
Definition of strum for English Language Learners
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: to play (a guitar or similar instrument) by moving your fingers across the strings
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: to play (music) on a guitar, banjo, etc., by moving your fingers over the strings
STRUM Defined for Kids
strum
playDefinition of strum for Students
strummed
;strumming
: to play on a stringed instrument by brushing the strings with the fingers strum a guitar
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