What is the difference between a violin and a fiddle?

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the term "fiddle" is an informal name for the violin
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The answer is a surprising “no.” A violin and a fiddle are the same four-stringed instrument, generally played with a bow, strummed, or plucked. They are identical in their physical appearance. What distinguishes a violin from a fiddle is the style of music that is played on the instrument;...
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The answer is a surprising “no.” A violin and a fiddle are the same four-stringed instrument, generally played with abow, strummed, or plucked. They are identical in their physical appearance. What distinguishes a violin from a fiddle isthe style of music that is played on the instrument; it's all in how you play it. read less
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