(Make) a continuous rhythmic sound (5)

I believe the answer is:

thrum

(Other definitions for thrum that I've seen before include "Tap a beat with fingers" , "end of yarn" , "Inexpressively play" , "Continuous rhythmic humming sound" , "Make a continuous humming sound" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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