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   fiddle

   /ˈfɪdl/

   noun

   • 1. a violin. informal Similar violinviolacellodouble basshistorical:kit
   • 2. an act of defrauding, cheating, or falsifying: informal British "a major mortgage fiddle" Similar fraudswindlefixwangleconfidence trickrusewilepiece of deceptionbit of sharp practiceinformal:racketcon trickflimflamsting
   • 3. a small task that seems awkward and unnecessarily complex: informal British "inserting a tape is a bit of a fiddle"
   • 4. a ledge or raised rim that prevents things from rolling or sliding off a table in rough seas.

   verb

   • 1. touch or fidget with something in a restless or nervous way: "Lena fiddled with her cup" Similar fidgetplaytoytwiddlefussfool aboutfool aroundtriflefingerthumbhandlefeeltouchwaste timeact aimlesslyinformal:mess aboutmess aroundpaw
   • ▪ tinker with something in an attempt to make minor adjustments or improvements: "he fiddled with the blind, trying to prevent the sun from shining in her eyes" Similar tinkerplay aboutplay aroundtampermeddleinterferemonkeyadjust
   • ▪ pass time aimlessly, without doing or achieving anything of substance.
   • 2. falsify (figures, data, or records), typically in order to gain money: informal British "everyone is fiddling their expenses" Similar falsifymanipulatemassagerigdistortpervertmisrepresentjuggledoctoraltertamper withinterfere withinformal:cookfixdiddlefinagleflimflamcook the books
   • 3. play the violin. informal

   Word Origin Old Englishfithele, denoting a violin or similar instrument (originally not an informal or depreciatory term), related to Dutch vedel and German Fiedel, based on Latin vitulari ‘celebrate a festival, be joyful’, perhaps from Vitula, the name of a Roman goddess of joy and victory. Compare with viol.

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2. www.britannica.com › art › folk-musicPerformance characteristics of folk music - Encyclopedia...

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   Aug 19, 2024 · South Slavic epics from the Balkans, accompanied on the one-string fiddle gusla (or gusle), are organized in 10-syllable lines with music that may be endlessly repetitive, or significantly varied and full of contrasts, depending in part on the narrative content of the moment.

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   2 days ago · the "fiddlestick" family. 35,000 worksheets, games, and lesson plans. a bow used in playing the violin.

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5. community.metabrainz.org › t › what-is-the-correct-way-toWhat is the correct way to credit "fiddle"? - MusicBrainz -...

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   Jul 30, 2024 · in typical English usage, the “fiddle” and the “violin” are exactly the same instrument, but almost without exception, folk/trad players call the instrument a fiddle while classical players call it a violin. but on MB, “violin” is an instrument while “fiddle” is a family.

6. www.reformer.com › arts_and_culture › peter-siegel-and-friendsPeter Siegel and friends create 'music as magic' - reformer.com

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   5 days ago · BRATTLEBORO — Peter Siegel says there is a misconception about the music he makes with his band, The Gaslight Tinkers. The locally based quintet blends African, Caribbean, funk, reggae and Latin grooves with traditional old-time fiddle to create an infectious and unique mix of roots and world music. But Siegel, who sings and plays mandolin ...

7. aywren.com › fiddleLilting Fiddle - Learn to Play Fiddle as an Adult - Aywren

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   Jul 31, 2024 · A blog written by an adult beginner who is learning to play fiddle.

8. www.thespruce.com › grow-fiddle-leaf-fig-indoors-1902756How to Care For a Fiddle Leaf Fig and Keep It Thriving - The...

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   Aug 15, 2024 · Fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) sometimes gets a finicky reputation. It's not the easiest houseplant to grow, but its lovely large leaves and tree form make it worth a little effort and a good choice even for the beginning gardener.

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   1 day ago · Advertisement. BOTTOM LINE: If Barbara’s Rhubarb Bar came to life, it would be in St. George, and it would be called The Happy Clam. Splayed across an acre and a half in central Tenants Harbor ...