thrum

• Substantivo que designa um som baixo, contínuo e vibrante, como um zumbido, murmúrio ou ronco; também pode se referir ao som repetitivo de cordas ou de um motor.

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.

   Zumbido

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbuzzdronehummurmurpurrrumblevibration

• Verbo que significa tocar ou dedilhar as cordas de um instrumento musical de forma monótona ou rítmica, ou emitir um zumbido baixo e contínuo.

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.

   Emitir um som baixo e contínuo

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

   Sinônimosbuzzdronehumpurrvibratewhir

   Antônimoshushquietsilence

2. Play a stringed instrument idlyB2formal

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

   Dedilhar

   • 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.

   Sinônimospickpluckstrumtwang

3. Produce a rhythmic soundB2formal

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

   Produzir um som rítmico

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

   Sinônimosbeatdronedrumhumpulsatepulsethrobvibrate

   Antônimosquietsilencestop