What is "strumming"

Strum \Strum\, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Strummed; p. pr. & vb. n. Strumming.] [Probably of imitative origin. Cf. Thrum.] To play on an instrument of music, or as on an instrument, in an unskillful or noisy way; to thrum; as, to strum a piano.

n. The action of the verb ''to strum'' vb. (present participle of strum English)

1. n. sound of strumming; "the strum of a guitar"

2. [also: strumming, strummed]

1. v. sound the strings of (a string instrument); "strum a guitar" [syn: thrum]

2. [also: strumming, strummed]

See strum