Basic Details
Word: Fiddle
Part of Speech: Noun and Verb
Meaning: As a noun, it refers to a stringed musical instrument similar to a violin; as a verb, it means to play music on a fiddle or to touch or manipulate something in a restless or nervous way.
Synonyms: Violin (as a noun), play (as a verb)
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Fine fiddle: Used to describe something that is in excellent condition or performing well. Example: "Her new bike is in fine fiddle and rides smoothly."
- Fiddle while Rome burns: To occupy oneself with trivial matters while ignoring the serious issues at hand. Example: "He was fiddling on his phone while the meeting was discussing important changes."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The musician played a beautiful tune on his fiddle, charming everyone in the room.
Example 2: She began to fiddle with the buttons on her jacket when she felt nervous during the presentation.
Example 3: At the festival, we enjoyed a lively performance featuring a fiddler playing traditional folk songs.
Fun Fact
Did you know that fiddling is not only a traditional form of music in many cultures, but it also has its own unique styles, such as bluegrass, Cajun, and Celtic, each with different playing techniques and melodies?
Famous Quote
"The violin is the most difficult instrument to play, but the fiddle is a whole lot of fun." — Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fiddle" mean as a noun?
a) A type of ancient drum
b) A stringed musical instrument
c) A wind instrument
d) A brass instrument
Answer: b) A stringed musical instrument
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fiddle" when referring to playing music?
a) Guitar
b) Play
c) Dance
d) Sing
Answer: b) Play
3. Which sentence uses "fiddle" correctly as a verb?
a) She plans to fiddle at the concert this evening.
b) The fiddle is a beautiful string instrument.
c) He watched a fiddle in the garden.
d) The novice learned to fiddle with his new toy.
Answer: a) She plans to fiddle at the concert this evening.
4. Which idiom refers to wasting time on unimportant things?
a) Fine fiddle
b) Fiddle while Rome burns
c) Like shooting fish in a barrel
d) A penny for your thoughts
Answer: b) Fiddle while Rome burns
5. What is the opposite of "fiddle"?
a) N/A
b) Sing
c) Sit still
d) Dance
Answer: c) Sit still
