fiddler
fiddler — noun
- fiddlersingular
- fiddlersplural
1. someone who plays the fiddle, a string instrument often heard in folk, country,
someone who plays the fiddle, a string instrument often heard in folk, country, or traditional music
A well-known fiddler from Cape Breton performed at the town hall last night.
fiddler + from [place] for origin
The old fiddler sat on the porch and played a cheerful tune for the children.
Every summer, a group of fiddlers gathers in the park for a traditional music festival.
His grandmother was a talented fiddler who learned to play as a young girl in the mountains.
The fiddler played so fast that people got up to dance.
- violinist
more formal; implies classical training and orchestral performance rather than folk tradition
- fiddle player
more literal and descriptive; less common as a single noun in everyday use
用法筆記
Distinguish from violinist: fiddler usually suggests folk or traditional styles, while violinist is the standard term for a classical orchestra player. In everyday conversation the two words are sometimes used interchangeably, but the cultural association remains different.