strummer

noun
UK /ˈstrʌm.ər/
US /ˈstrʌm.ɚ/

A strummer is a person who plays a guitar by moving their fingers or a pick across the strings.

My uncle is a happy strummer who plays songs at every family picnic.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A machine or tool that strums the strings of an instrument automatically.

The old piano had a built-in strummer that played soft chords.

3. A person who strums in a casual, rhythmic way rather than picking individual notes.

She is more of a strummer than a lead guitarist, keeping the beat steady.

4. A device used to pluck or sweep across strings in some folk instruments.

He fitted a small strummer to the autoharp to make playing easier.