Definition of Fingering. Meaning of Fingering. Synonyms of Fingering
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Definition of Fingering
Fingering Fingering Fin"ger*ing, n.
1. The act or process of handling or touching with the
fingers.
The mere sight and fingering of money. --Grew.
2. The manner of using the fingers in playing or striking the
keys of an instrument of music; movement or management of
the fingers in playing on a musical instrument, in
typewriting, etc.
3. The marking of the notes of a piece of music to guide or
regulate the action or use of the fingers.
4. Delicate work made with the fingers. --Spenser.
Fingering Finger Fin"ger, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fingered; p. pr. & vb.
n. Fingering.]
1. To touch with the fingers; to handle; to meddle with.
Let the papers lie; You would be fingering them to
anger me. --Shak.
2. To touch lightly; to toy with.
3. (Mus.)
(a) To perform on an instrument of music.
(b) To mark the notes of (a piece of music) so as to guide
the fingers in playing.
4. To take thievishly; to pilfer; to purloin. --Shak.
5. To execute, as any delicate work.
