What is another word for strum?
Pronunciation: [stɹˈʌm] (IPA) 
Strum is a verb that describes the act of playing a stringed instrument using the fingers or plectrum. However, there are other words that can be used interchangeably with strum, depending on the context it is used. For instance, "plucking" can be used as a synonym for strum when playing a stringed instrument with fingers. "Plucking" is more commonly used when playing a guitar or ukulele. "Fingering" can also be used to describe strumming, but it is mostly used when describing the act of playing a piano. "Picking" is another word that can be used as a synonym for strumming when referring to playing a mandolin or banjo.
