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Yes, thrum is playable

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"Thrum" Definition

noun

A loose end, fringe, or tuft of thread.
A thrumming sound.
Nautical Short bits of rope yarn inserted into canvas to roughen the surface.
One of these threads.
The fringe of warp threads left on a loom after the cloth has been cut off.

verb-transitive

Music To play (a stringed instrument) idly or monotonously: thrummed a guitar.
Nautical To sew thrums in (canvas).
To cover or trim with thrums; fringe.
To speak, repeat, or recite in a monotonous tone of voice; drone.

verb-intransitive

Music To strum idly on a stringed instrument.
To speak in a monotonous tone of voice; drone.

verb

To furnish with .
To insert short pieces of rope yarn or spun yarn in (a piece of canvas) to make a rough surface or a mat which can be wrapped about rigging to prevent chafing.
To play or pluck a stringed instrument idly .
To sound with a monotonous hum.
To play (as a stringed instrument) in an idle or relaxed manner.

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