intransitive. A depreciative or humorous expression for ‘to play on a musical instrument’.

intransitive. To twitter or warble; to play triflingly on an instrument; to talk in a trifling or inept manner.

intransitive. To play a musical instrument or piece of music heavily or amateurishly; frequently with away.

transitive. To cause (something) to emit a short, sharp, metallic tinkling or ringing sound; spec. to play (an instrument, piece of music, etc.) in…