thrum

• Ein leises, monotones, vibrierendes Geräusch oder Brummen, wie das einer Saite, eines Motors oder eines Insekts; auch das Klopfen oder Trommeln mit den Fingern.

A noun referring to a low, continuous, humming or vibrating sound.

1. A continuous low soundB2formal

   A steady, low, rhythmic sound, like the hum of a machine or the drone of an engine.

   Summen

   • The thrum of the air conditioner was the only sound in the room.
   • He could hear the distant thrum of the city traffic.
   • The thrum of the boat's engine was a constant companion on the journey.

   Synonymebuzzdronehummurmurpurrrumblevibration

• Veraltetes Verb, das bedeutet, die Saiten eines Musikinstruments monoton oder rhythmisch zu spielen oder zu zupfen, oder einen tiefen, anhaltenden Ton oder ein Summen bzw. Brummen von sich zu geben.

An archaic verb meaning to play or strum a stringed instrument in a monotonous or rhythmic manner, or to make a low, continuous humming or droning sound.

1. Make a low, continuous soundB2formal

   To produce a steady, low-pitched humming or buzzing noise.

   Einen tiefen, kontinuierlichen Ton erzeugen

   • The engine thrummed quietly as the car idled.
   • The bees thrummed among the flowers in the garden.
   • The distant machinery thrummed all night long.

   Synonymebuzzdronehumpurrvibratewhir

   Antonymehushquietsilence

2. Play a stringed instrument idlyB2formal

   To strum or pluck the strings of a musical instrument, often in a casual or repetitive manner.

   Klimpern

   • He sat on the porch and thrummed his guitar softly.
   • She thrummed the strings of the harp, creating a gentle melody.
   • The musician thrummed a quiet tune on the lute.

   Synonymepickpluckstrumtwang

3. Produce a rhythmic soundB2formal

   To create a sound that has a regular, repeating beat or pattern.

   Einen rhythmischen Klang erzeugen

   • The rain thrummed a steady rhythm on the roof.
   • His fingers thrummed against the table in impatience.
   • The drums thrummed a deep, hypnotic beat.

   Synonymebeatdronedrumhumpulsatepulsethrobvibrate

   Antonymequietsilencestop