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Explore Strum through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like sound or thrum. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

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Strum in a sentence

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Strum | Strumming | Strummer | Strummed | Strumpf | Strums | Strumpet | Struma | Strumica

Strum meaning

To play (a guitar or other stringed instrument) by plucking various strings simultaneously.

Synonyms of Strum

sound thrum

Related words

Other words often associated with Strum or its synonyms:

dependable wholesome solid unbroken secure valid uninjured beat good fit hum safe

Using Strum

  • The main meaning on this page is: To play (a guitar or other stringed instrument) by plucking various strings simultaneously.
  • Useful related words include: sound, thrum.
  • In the example corpus, strum often appears in combinations such as: guitar strum, and strum, to strum.

Context around Strum

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 20.6 words
  • Position in the sentence: 7 start, 4 middle, 9 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

guitar 3× down 2× van 1× kids 1× eleva 1× note 1×

Often after:

followed 1× seattle 1× community 1× towne 1× hushed 1× lyrical 1× school 1×

Sentence patterns with Strum

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

15 kids strum along 1× a down strum 1× acoustic guitar strum 1× continued to strum hushed guitar 1× every guitar strum lyrical stanza 1× for each strum of the 1× guitar to strum in your 1× play and strum to your 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

berkenstadt cross p 1× ernest ranglin claimed 1× hill delivered a 1× i could live 1× if that gets 1× instead of the 1×

Common sentence endings:

a down strum 1× acoustic guitar strum 1× artwalk thursday night 1× as the last 1× business machines co 1× from the pros 1×

Words around Strum

Just before it in the word index:

strule 2 strukton 2 struizendam 2 struijk 6 struhs 2 strugnell 2

Just after it in the word index:

struma 3 strumia 2 strumica 3 strummed 13 strummer 24 strumming 46

Similar in corpus frequency:

aare 28 aarti 28 abl 28 academicians 28 accusatory 28 achingly 28

Corpus analysis for Strum

  • In this selection, "strum" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 20.6 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, guitar, down, van, followed, seattle and community stand out and add context to how "strum" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include 15 kids strum along and a down strum. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "strum" sits close to words such as aare, aarti and abl, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with strum

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Loki continued to strum hushed guitar chords. (7 words)

Then ukuleles started to strum and happy faces started to sing. (11 words)

Van Strum & Towne Inc. Cuts Stock Holdings in International Business Machines Co. (12 words)

Longer example sentences

Strum’s suit alleged that Lasry retaliated by taking away business opportunities, including an instance in April 2024, in which Lasry altered the terms of an agreed-upon term sheet for a deal to offer retail mutual funds with exposure to private equity. (43 words)

Berkenstadt; Cross, p. 67 Composition main "Smells Like Teen Spirit" follows a F–B –A –D chord progression, Rooksby, p. 133 with the main guitar riff constructed from four power chords played in a syncopated sixteenth note strum by Cobain. (40 words)

I Could Live In Hope was an album of landscapes that made the listener aware of the space they were occupying while waiting for each strum of the guitar. (29 words)

Example sentences (20)

The strumming hand, which never touches the top of the guitar, must make a quick up-down strum followed by a down strum.

Strum also believes the name Eric is set to get a lot more popular after the release of the Little Mermaid.

You could struggle and strum your way through YouTube videos and other guides, or you could get a little help from the pros.

STRUM (Seattle’s Totally Relaxed Ukelele Musicians) performs at Edmonds Artwalk Thursday night.

Strum’s suit alleged that Lasry retaliated by taking away business opportunities, including an instance in April 2024, in which Lasry altered the terms of an agreed-upon term sheet for a deal to offer retail mutual funds with exposure to private equity.

The two founders of the new Shutter and Strum community arts center remember well their youth.

Van Strum & Towne Inc. Cuts Stock Holdings in International Business Machines Co.

With a heart full of love for his family and his music, Lane promises to bring enthusiasm to every strum of his guitar.

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If that gets you inspired, borrow a Fender guitar to strum in your room.

I Could Live In Hope was an album of landscapes that made the listener aware of the space they were occupying while waiting for each strum of the guitar.

Loki continued to strum hushed guitar chords.

Munson does a lot of singing and playing in her classroom while about 15 kids strum along.

This has remained emamouse’s mode of operation since, save for the occasional synthesizer or acoustic guitar strum.

Hill delivered a riveting performance where every guitar strum, lyrical stanza, and beat break was just as unpredictable as the last.

Instead of the long-established note roll, you pick whatever chords you want to play and strum to your heart’s content.

Strum is an “excellent public servant” and “real professional” who will help DeSantis achieve his goals as governor without drawing attention to himself, said LeMieux.

The Eleva-Strum School District Superintendent is on paid administrative leave until further notice.

Then ukuleles started to strum and happy faces started to sing.

Berkenstadt; Cross, p. 67 Composition main "Smells Like Teen Spirit" follows a F–B –A –D chord progression, Rooksby, p. 133 with the main guitar riff constructed from four power chords played in a syncopated sixteenth note strum by Cobain.

Ernest Ranglin claimed that the term was coined by musicians to refer to the "skat! skat! skat!" scratching guitar strum.

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Common combinations with strum

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "strum" in a sentence?
An example: "The strumming hand, which never touches the top of the guitar, must make a quick up-down strum followed by a down strum." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "strum" from authentic English texts.
What does "strum" mean?
Strum means: To play (a guitar or other stringed instrument) by plucking various strings simultaneously.
What are synonyms of "strum"?
Common synonyms of "strum" include: sound, thrum.
How many example sentences with "strum" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "strum", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.