thrum

• Nom désignant un son grave, continu, bourdonnant ou vibrant.

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.

   ronronnement sourd et continu

   • 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.

   Synonymesbuzzdronehummurmurpurrrumblevibration

• Verbe signifiant jouer ou pincer les cordes d'un instrument de musique de manière monotone ou rythmée, ou produire un bourdonnement ou un vrombissement sourd et continu.

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.

   bourdonner

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

   Synonymesbuzzdronehumpurrvibratewhir

   Antonymeshushquietsilence

2. Play a stringed instrument idlyB2formal

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

   Jouer nonchalamment d'un instrument à cordes

   • 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.

   Synonymespickpluckstrumtwang

3. Produce a rhythmic soundB2formal

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

   Produire un son rythmique

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

   Synonymesbeatdronedrumhumpulsatepulsethrobvibrate

   Antonymesquietsilencestop