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overstrung

/ˌoʊvərˈstrʌŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does overstrung mean?

adjective

Overstrung refers to a musical string that is stretched too tightly, resulting in a harsh or unpleasant sound. It can also describe something that is excessively tense or strained.

Example

"The violinist's overstrung strings made the music sound discordant."

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