Differentiates a 'fiddler' from a classical violinist by emphasizing traditional or folk styles. At the folk festival, the fiddler's jigs and reels got everyone dancing.
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Informal Setting
Fiddlers often perform in casual, communal spaces such as pubs and street fairs. The pub's atmosphere was lively with a fiddler playing in the corner.
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Solo or Group
Fiddlers can be solo performers or part of a band, known for improvisation. The band featured a fiddler who could improvise beautifully.