How Do You Spell STRUMMING?

Pronunciation: [stɹˈʌmɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "strumming" is spelled with a consonant cluster at the beginning, followed by a vowel, and then another consonant cluster. The first cluster is made up of the voiceless alveolar fricative sound /s/ and the voiced alveolar approximant sound /r/. The vowel in the middle is the short u sound /ʌ/. The second cluster is made up of the voiced velar nasal sound /ŋ/ and the voiceless alveolar fricative sound /m/. Therefore, the IPA phonetic transcription for "strumming" is /ˈstrʌmɪŋ/.

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STRUMMING Meaning and Definition

  1. Strumming, as a verb, refers to the technique of playing a stringed instrument, typically a guitar or ukulele, by sweeping or brushing the fingers or a pick across the strings in a rhythmic fashion to produce a harmonious sound. This technique involves plucking multiple strings simultaneously or consecutively to create a chord or a progression of chords. Strumming is generally used to accompany singing or to form the main rhythm of a musical piece.

    The act of strumming involves applying varying degrees of pressure and precision to the strings as the player moves their fingers or pick back and forth across the instrument. This creates a range of tones and dynamics, allowing the musician to express a wide array of emotions and intensities in their music. Strumming patterns can vary greatly depending on the musical genre, style, and personal preference of the player.

    Strumming is a fundamental skill in playing stringed instruments and is often one of the first techniques beginners learn. It is also a technique that can be refined and mastered over time, allowing experienced players to develop their own unique strumming styles. Through practice and experimentation, musicians can explore the vast possibilities of rhythm, timing, and accentuation in strumming, resulting in a distinctive and personal sound on their chosen instrument.

  2. The persevering practice of a learner on a stringed instr.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of STRUMMING

The word "strumming" is derived from the verb "strum". The etymology of "strum" can be traced back to the early 17th century, where it originated from the Old English word "struma". "Struma" also has Germanic roots, specifically from the Middle Low German word "strumpen", which means "to strum or pluck a musical instrument". The word "strumming" came into usage during the mid-19th century and refers to the act of playing a stringed instrument (typically a guitar or a similar instrument) by sweeping or brushing the fingers across the strings, producing a rhythmic sound.

Conjugate verb Strumming

CONDITIONAL

I would strumming
you would strumming
he/she/it would strumming
we would strumming
they would strumming
I would strum
we would strum
you would strum
he/she/it would strum
they would strum

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be strumming
you would be strumming
he/she/it would be strumming
we would be strumming
they would be strumming

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have strumming
you would have strumming
he/she/it would have strumming
we would have strumming
they would have strumming

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been strumming
you would have been strumming
he/she/it would have been strumming
we would have been strumming
they would have been strumming

FUTURE

I will strum
you will strum
he/she/it will strum
we will strum
they will strum

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be strumming
you will be strumming
he/she/it will be strumming
we will be strumming
they will be strumming

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have strummed
you will have strummed
he/she/it will have strummed
we will have strummed
they will have strummed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been strumming
you will have been strumming
he/she/it will have been strumming
we will have been strumming
they will have been strumming

IMPERATIVE

you strum
we let´s strum

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to strum

PAST

I strummed
you strummed
he/she/it strummed
we strummed
they strummed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was strumming
you were strumming
he/she/it was strumming
we were strumming
they were strumming

PAST PARTICIPLE

strummed

PAST PERFECT

I had strummed
you had strummed
he/she/it had strummed
we had strummed
they had strummed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been strumming
you had been strumming
he/she/it had been strumming
we had been strumming
they had been strumming

PRESENT

I strum
you strum
he/she/it strums
we strum
they strum

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am strumming
you are strumming
he/she/it is strumming
we are strumming
they are strumming

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

strumming

PRESENT PERFECT

I have strummed
you have strummed
he/she/it has strummed
we have strummed
they have strummed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been strumming
you have been strumming
he/she/it has been strumming
we have been strumming
they have been strumming
I would have strummed
we would have strummed
you would have strummed
he/she/it would have strummed
they would have strummed

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