strum

[US]/strʌm/
[UK]/strʌm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. play (a string instrument) carelessly
vi. play (a string instrument) carelessly
n. careless playing of a string instrument

Phrases & Collocations

guitar strumming

strumming a tune

soft strumming

strumming chords

strumming technique

Example Sentences

the strum of typewriters

the brittle strum of acoustic guitars.

strum chords on a guitar.

She loves to strum her guitar in the evening.

He can strum a few chords on the ukulele.

The musician began to strum a beautiful melody.

I like to strum the strings of my guitar when I'm feeling stressed.

She softly strummed the harp, creating a soothing sound.

The guitarist's fingers moved quickly as he strummed the chords.

He strummed the strings of the banjo, filling the room with lively music.

She learned to strum the guitar by watching online tutorials.

As the campfire crackled, someone began to strum a tune on their guitar.

The street musician would strum his guitar for hours, entertaining passersby.

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