Strumming: meaning, definitions and examples

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strumming

 

[ หˆstrสŒmษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

music technique

Strumming refers to the act of brushing or hitting the strings of a musical instrument, typically a guitar, with a finger or a pick to produce sound. It is a fundamental technique used in various styles of music, allowing musicians to create rhythm and harmony.

Synonyms

playing, striking, sweeping

Examples of usage

  • She practiced strumming patterns for her guitar lesson.
  • His strumming was smooth and rhythmic, captivating the audience.
  • The song featured intricate strumming that added depth to the melody.
Context #2 | Verb

guitar playing

To strum means to play a stringed instrument by sweeping the fingers or a pick across the strings. This action can vary in intensity and speed, greatly affecting the overall sound and feel of the music.

Synonyms

pick, play, pluck

Examples of usage

  • He strummed the guitar softly to create a calming atmosphere.
  • The musician strummed a powerful chord that resonated through the room.
  • She strummed quickly, keeping up with the fast tempo of the song.

Translations

Translations of the word "strumming" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dedilhado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅเคฐเคฎเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zupfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memetik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตั€ะตะฝั‡ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szarpanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒˆใƒฉใƒŸใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grattage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rasgueo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taramak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ŠคํŠธ๋Ÿฌ๋ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุนุฒู ุจุงู„ุฃุณู„ูˆุจ ุงู„ุณุฑูŠุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกkrรกbรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtrnganie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹จๅผฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ branje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strumming

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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒ แƒ”แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ strumming

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rasgueo

Etymology

The word 'strumming' originates from the Middle English term 'stromme', which is derived from the Old Norse word 'struma', meaning 'to drive' or 'to strike'. It initially referred to the act of striking or playing a musical instrument with the fingers or a pick. Over the centuries, as stringed instruments became more prevalent in Western music, the term evolved to specifically denote the technique of producing sound on instruments like the guitar. Strumming has been an essential element in various music genres, including folk, rock, and pop, where it provides rhythmic accompaniment and enhances the overall sonic texture of a piece. The technique has also been closely associated with cultural expressions, allowing musicians to convey emotions and connect with their audience through their performance.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,278 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.