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The difference between fiddle and violin

I know the difference between these two words. "fiddle" usually refers to the violin used in folk music, which is usually used in traditional music in Ireland, Scotland, the southern United States and the Caribbean. Violin is a classical musical instrument, which is usually used to play classical music, jazz and pop music. I have summarized the meanings of two words for you. Let's get a general understanding of them ~~

Next, let's look at other differences between fiddle and violin:

1. Name:

- fiddle: a violin in spoken language or dialect, which can also mean any kind of activity full of deception or tricks

- violin: a formal term, which refers to the violin in western classical music

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He plays the violin in a local folk band. )

-She is a violinist who has been perfected with orchestras around the world.

She is a violinist and has performed with orchestras all over the world.

2. Music type:

- fiddle: used in American country music, Irish and Scottish folk music, etc.

- violin: mainly used in classical music

Example:

-at the country dance, the band played both fiddle tunes and square-dance numbers.

At the country dance, the band played violin and square dance.

- The violinist played a beautiful melody from Beethoven's violin concerto.?

The violinist played the wonderful melody in Beethoven's violin concerto.

3. shape:

- fiddle: slightly different from ordinary violins in shape, usually with a flatter bottom and a more curved neck

- violin: there is a common shape whose design has been developed and improved for many years

Example:

-the old man pulled out his fiddle and started playing a lively tune.

The old man took out his violin and began to play a cheerful tune.

- The violinist's instrument gleamed under the stage lights.?

the violinist's instruments sparkled in the stage light.

4. Version type:

- fiddle: multiple versions of oral music to meet different musical style requirements

- violin: There is usually one version, which is sold by manufacturers all over the world

Example:

-He learned to play fiddle tunes from his grand father, who had played in an Irish band.

He learned the skill of playing the violin from his grandfather, who once played in an Irish folk music band.

- The violinist was playing a Stradivarius, an extremely rare and valuable instrument.?

The violinist is playing a stradivari uz, which is an extremely rare and valuable instrument.

5. Tone:

- fiddle: The tone can be adjusted flexibly

- violin: In western classical music, the standard tone is usually maintained

Example:

-The fiddler adjusted the tuning pegs on his instrument before starting to play.

The violinist adjusted the tuning keys of the instrument before playing.

- The violinist played a virtuoso piece with perfect pitch and intonation.?

The violinist played an excellent work with perfect intonation and intonation.

6. Musical instrument making:

- fiddle: usually cheap or handmade musical instruments

- violin: usually made of high-quality materials by famous manufacturers

Example:

-The old man had carved his own fiddle out of a piece of maple he found in the Woods.

The old man carved a violin by himself, using a maple he found in the Woods.

- The violinist played a Stradivarius, one of the most prized violins in the world.?

The violinist plays one of the most precious violins in the world, a stradivari uz.