Synonyms for

Fiddle

Verb / ˈfɪdʌl / Another word for fiddle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a stringed musical instrument played with a bow

Synonyms & similar words

violin goldbrick monkey diddle shirk tinker shrinkfrom toy tamper play violin stradivarius chordophone cremona fiddly kit musette musical piano viola violoncello vocalize

Synonyms by register

Formal

tamper meddle interfere manipulate

Informal

tinker mess with fool with play with

Literary

strum pluck

Antonyms

neglect ignore leave alone disregard abandon stop cease

Common collocations

  • fiddle with
  • fiddle around
  • fiddle away
  • fiddle out
  • fiddle the books
  • fiddle a tune
  • fiddle and fuss

Word family

noun fiddle
verb fiddle

Usage note

The verb 'fiddle' often implies minor, sometimes unproductive, adjustments or tampering. 'Fiddle away' suggests wasting time or resources.

Example sentences

  1. He learned to play the fiddle at a young age.
  2. She played a beautiful tune on her fiddle.
  3. The band included a fiddle player.
  4. The fiddle and the guitar are both stringed instruments.
  5. I love the sound of a fiddle playing country music.

Quotes

  • "I'm a fiddle player first and foremost, and I will always be that. But I'm also very much aware of the fact that I'm a black woman." - Rhiannon Giddens
  • "I play a musical instrument, the fiddle, not the violin." - Natalie MacMaster
  • "The fiddle is like a racehorse. It needs to be tuned every day." - Gerry O'Connor

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