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The fiddle is a medieval European bowed, stringed musical instrument that is a forerunner of the violin. It emerged in 10th-century Europe and may have originated from the Byzantine lira. Medieval fiddles varied in size and shape, typically featuring three to five strings tuned in fifths.1

The term "fiddle" can also broadly refer to any bowed, stringed instrument with a neck, especially the violin. Fiddles are a type of lute, characterized by a sound chamber and a neck along which strings are stretched. They are typically played with a bow, though some variations exist. Fiddles are widely used for playing dance music and also have a repertoire for showcasing compositional and improvisational skills.123