thrummer

/ˈθrʌmər/

Definitions

1. noun

One who thrums, especially a musician who plays the drone of a bagpipe or similar instrument.

“The thrummer’s rich and melodic sound filled the entire auditorium.”

2. noun

A person who plucks or strikes a stringed instrument with a finger, typically without using a bow.

“The musician began to play the thrummer in the folk song, creating a soothing atmosphere.”

3. verb

To pluck or strike (a stringed instrument) with the fingers, typically without using a bow.

“She thrummed the strings of her guitar as she began to play the popular song.”

Synonyms

  • plucker
  • stringer

Antonyms

  • muted
  • silenced