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Strike Up (Verb)

Start playing; "The musicians struck up a tune".

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

The band struck up a lively melody as the wedding guests arrived.
The pianist struck up a soothing melody to calm the children.
As soon as the clock struck midnight, the fireworks orchestra struck up a celebratory tune.
The jazz trio struck up a sultry tune in the smoky nightclub.
The street performers struck up a lively rhythm to attract passersby.

Begin; "strike up a conversation"; "strike up a friendship".

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

They managed to strike up a conversation with their seatmates on the long flight home.
She struck up a friendship with her classmate after they discovered a shared love for reading.
After months of working together, the team was finally able to strike up a rapport with their demanding boss.
The musician struck up a lively tune on his guitar that attracted a small crowd in the park.
It didn't take long for the two new colleagues to strike up a conversation that led to a lasting professional bond.