Word
fiddler
Phoneticsfid·dler
US/ˈfɪdəɫɝ/
UK/fˈɪdlɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who plays the violin, especially for music that is fast and lively. It is a common name for a violinist in many cultures.
n. a person who plays the violin, particularly in a folk or traditional musical context. Often used as a generic term for a violinist in historical or regional dialects.
Examples
“The fiddler played a lively tune at the wedding.”
“The local fiddler was famous for his ability to play traditional tunes that had been passed down for generations.”
“The fiddler's performance was so technically demanding that it required years of dedicated practice to master the complex bowing techniques and rapid string crossings.”
Examples
simple
“The fiddler played a lively tune at the wedding.”
contextual
“The local fiddler was famous for his ability to play traditional tunes that had been passed down for generations.”
complex
“The fiddler's performance was so technically demanding that it required years of dedicated practice to master the complex bowing techniques and rapid string crossings.”
Etymology
From Middle English fithelere, from Old English fiþelere, from *fiþele. By surface analysis, fiddl(e) + -er. * (capstan-house): So called because the fiddle would sometimes be played to cheer the sailors working there.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Idioms
01. pay the fiddler
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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