first fiddle
first fiddle · first fiddles
The fiddle part generally carrying the melodyThe fiddle part generally carrying the melody.
Meaning
3 sensesThe fiddle part generally carrying the melody.
O'Neil played a lively first fiddle.
The player of the first fiddle part.
O'Neil had been first fiddle in the band for years.
One who takes a leading part in anything.
Forms
plural: first fiddles| Singular | first fiddle |
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regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsSee also
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