Strumming Meaning in English
word · lemma: strum
ˈstɹəmɪŋ
STRUM-ing
stɹˈʌmɪŋ
struh-MING
Definition
Playing a stringed instrument, like a guitar, by quickly brushing your fingers or a pick across the strings.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to a casual or rhythmic movement, common in folk, pop, and rock music. Use for up-and-down or side-to-side motions; for single notes, 'plucking' is more precise. Typical with guitar, ukulele, or similar instruments.
Spanish: rasgueando - tocando (guitarra u otro instrumento de cuerda) con los dedos o púaPortuguese (BR): dedilhando - tocando (violão ou outro instrumento de corda) com os dedos ou palhetaPortuguese (PT): dedilhando - tocando (guitarra ou outro instrumento de cordas) com os dedos ou palhetaChinese (Simplified): 拨弦Chinese (Traditional): 撥弦Hindi: झनझनाना (वाद्य) - उंगलियों या पिक से बजानाArabic: العزف (بالأصابع أو الريشة) على الآلة الوتريةBengali: বাজানো (তারযুক্ত সুরযন্ত্রে আঙ্গুল বা পিক দিয়ে ঘষানো)Russian: бряцание - переборJapanese: ストロークすることVietnamese: gảy đàn (đánh dây) - gảy hợp âmKorean: (현을) 퉁기기 - 스트러밍Turkish: telleri tıngırdatmaUrdu: جھنجھنانا (ساز کے تاروں پر ہاتھ پھیرنا)Indonesian: mengenjreng - memetik (secara ritmis)
Example Sentences
She is strumming her guitar in the park.
basic
I watched him strumming on the ukulele.
basic
He spent hours strumming simple chords.
basic
The sound of Jason strumming filled the whole room.
natural
She sat by the fire, softly strumming her favorite tune.
natural
After a long day, I love just strumming and relaxing.
natural