strum Meaning & Definition
What Does Strum Mean?
Strum is used as a verb meaning To play (a guitar or other stringed instrument) by plucking various strings simultaneously. It is also used to mean This term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}. As a noun, it means The sound made by playing various strings of a stringed instrument simultaneously.
Quick Facts About Strum
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /strʌm/ |
| Synonyms | thrum |
| Plural | strums |
| Verb forms | strums, strumming, strummed |
Strum Definition (Verb)
- To play (a guitar or other stringed instrument) by plucking various strings simultaneously.
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Strum as a Noun
- The sound made by playing various strings of a stringed instrument simultaneously.
hear the strum of a guitar
- The act of strumming.
give the banjo a little strum
Verb
- To play (a guitar or other stringed instrument) using various strings simultaneously.
Synonyms of Strum
Strum synonyms and antonyms →Strum in a Sentence
hear the strum of a guitar
give the banjo a little strum
Word Forms & Grammar
strum (third-person singular simple present strums, present participle strumming, simple past and past participle strummed)
strum (plural strums)
Words That Rhyme With Strum
Origin of Strum
Variant of thrum.
Quick Answers About Strum
Is strum a verb or a noun?
Strum is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for strum?
You can replace strum with words such as thrum. See the full list of strum synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of strum?
The plural of strum is strums.
What is the past tense of strum?
The past tense of strum is strummed. The present participle is strumming.