What is another word for Strummed?

Pronunciation: [stɹˈʌmd] (IPA)

Strumming is a musical technique that involves playing a stringed instrument by sweeping or plucking the strings with one's fingertips or a pick. Synonyms for strummed include plucked, picked, snapped, thumbed, twanged, and finger-picked. These terms refer to different ways of playing the instrument or manipulating the strings, but all involve some form of string vibration to produce sound. Depending on the style of music or the type of instrument, different synonyms may be preferred. For example, finger-picking is often associated with folk or acoustic guitar, while snapping is more commonly associated with electric guitar and rock music. Overall, there are many synonyms for strumming that can add variety and texture to a musical performance.

Synonyms for Strummed:

What are the hypernyms for Strummed?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Strummed

He Strummed on the windows of the carriage, saw the fields and woods fly past, smoked a cigarette or two, took his bag from the rack, at last arrived at the station and got out.
"En Route"
J.-K. (Joris-Karl) Huysmans
Prince Albertinelli Strummed on the piano the Sicilian 'O Lola'!
"The Red Lily, v2"
Anatole France
Though this never work, 'tis not of the Nature of Strummed Wine; because the naughty dregs are not left in it.
"The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened"
Kenelm Digby

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