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–verb (used with object)

1.	to play on (a stringed musical instrument) by running the fingers lightly across the strings.

2.	to produce (notes, a melody, etc.) by such playing: to strum a tune.

–verb (used without object)

3.	to play on a stringed musical instrument by running the fingers lightly across the strings.

–noun

4.	the act of strumming.

5.	the sound produced by strumming.

[Origin: 1765–75; perh. b. string and thrum¹

]

—Related forms

strummer, noun

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strum Audio Help   (strŭm) Pronunciation Key
v.   strummed, strum·ming, strums

v.   tr.

To play (a stringed musical instrument) by stroking or brushing the strings: strum a banjo.
To play (music) on a stringed instrument in this way: strum chords on a guitar.

v. intr.
To play a stringed instrument by strumming.

n. The act or sound of strumming.

[Perhaps imitative.]

strum'mer n.

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