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Strum Meaning for Kids

What Does Strum Mean?

Verb

  • To play a musical instrument by brushing or hitting the strings with your fingers or a tool.
  • To make a sound by moving your fingers across the strings of a guitar or similar instrument.

Noun

  • A quick movement of the fingers across the strings of a musical instrument.

Strum — Full Explanation

Strumming is when you use your fingers or a pick to brush over the strings of a guitar to make music.

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