fiddle
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4.7
- noun
- /ˈfɪdəl/
:
violín
- Jasper was tuning his fiddle, and blind Remus was drawing sweet chords from an old banjo.
- fiddle music
- fiddle tunes
- banjo and fiddle
You know, you got that little fiddle, man, and you know how to play it.
- You know, you got that little fiddle, man, and you know how to play it.
- Oh believe it though, you got that fiddle of gold.
Examples
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You can dance to fiddle music.
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There were some who claimed that after they heard his fiddle-playing, their hearts opened.
Fiction book (1995) -
You know, you got that little fiddle, man, and you know how to play it.
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Then I would go play my fiddle with Cap, Joyner, Louis, and TJ.
Fiction book (1990) -
Sponsored by Knilling String Instruments, the Fiddle Frenzy performance will feature various types of folk music.
Academic text (2001) -
The musician played the fiddle beautifully during the concert.
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At the festival, local bands showcased their talent with lively fiddle performances.
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The traditional dance was accompanied by the sound of a fiddle and an acoustic guitar.
Synonyms
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1.8
A small wooden instrument that you play with a bow to make high musical sounds
A string instrument played with a bow, like a violin
Idioms
- Informal
8
6.0
A person who has a less important role and helps someone more important
- Archaic
To stop doing an activity, especially to stop playing music for good
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Fiddle as a noun for the violin comes from old words like fidula used in medieval Europe for a 'string instrument' played with a bow, and it stayed linked to lively folk music. So a 'fiddle' is the bright, informal violin you hear at dances and gatherings.