strumming

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of striking or plucking the strings of a musical instrument, such as a guitar, to produce sound.

  - "He strummed his guitar to accompany the singer."
  - "The musician strummed the harp to create a melody."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with strumming
plummage , rummage , jummies

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Variants

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strum , strummed , strummer , strummers , strumming , strums

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Etymology

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From Old English 'stryman', meaning 'to strike, beat, or thrash'.

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Trivia

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1. Strumming was a popular technique used in early minstrel shows in Europe.

2. Some guitar players use a technique called 'palm muting' to mute all the strings except the one being played while strumming.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fingerpicking: An alternative technique for playing the strings of a musical instrument, where each finger plays an individual string instead of using a pick or the hand to strum all strings at once.

2. Chording: The act of playing multiple notes at the same time on a musical instrument, typically using the left hand to press down on the frets and the right hand to strum the strings.

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Culture

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Strumming is a fundamental technique used in various genres of music, including folk, rock, and classical. It is often used to create a rhythmic foundation for a song, and can also be used to add texture and complexity to a melody.

How to Memorize "strumming"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone holding a guitar and moving their hand back and forth over the strings to produce sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'strumming' with the image of a guitarist playing their instrument.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the sentence 'Strumming is striking strings to make music'.

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