Difference between fiddle and violin

I understand the difference between these two words, "fiddle" usually refers to the fiddle used in folk music, which is often used in traditional music in Ireland, Scotland, the southern United States and the Caribbean, while "violin" is a classical music instrument, usually used to play classical, jazz and pop music. Summarizing the meanings of the two words for you, let's start with a rough idea~~

Next let's look at the other differences between fiddle and violin:

1. Name:

- fiddle: a violin in colloquial or dialectal usage, and also can denote any kind of activity that is full of deception or trickery

- violin: formal term for the violin in Western classical music

Example sentences:

- He played a fiddle in a local band.

He played a fiddle in a local folk band.)

- She is a violinist who has performed with orchestras around the world.

2. types of music:

- fiddle: used in American country music and Irish and Scottish folk music, etc.

- violin: used mainly in classical music<

Example sentence:

- At the country dance, the band played both fiddle tunes and square-dance numbers.?

At the country dance, the band played both fiddle tunes and square-dance numbers.

- The violinist played a beautiful melody from Beethoven's violin concerto.?

The violinist played a beautiful melody from Beethoven's violin concerto.

3. Shape:

- fiddle: slightly different in shape from the common violin, usually with a flatter bottom and a more curved neck

- violin: has a common shape whose design has been developed and improved over the years

- violin: has a common shape whose design has been developed and improved over the years

Example sentences:

- The old man pulled out his fiddle and started playing a lively tune.?

The old man pulled out his fiddle and started playing a lively tune.

- The violinist's instrument gleamed under the stage lights.?

The violinist's instrument gleamed under the stage lights.

4. Types of versions:

- fiddle: a variety of versions of orally transmitted music to meet the needs of different musical styles

- violin: there is usually one version that is sold around the world by manufacturers

Example sentences:

- He learned to play fiddle tunes from his grandfather, who had played in an Irish band.?

He learned to play fiddle tunes from his grandfather, who had played in an Irish folk music band.

- The violinist was playing a Stradivarius, an extremely rare and valuable instrument.?

- The violinist was playing a Stradivarius, an extremely rare and valuable instrument.

5. Intonation:

- fiddle: allows for flexible intonation

- violin: usually maintains the standard intonation in Western classical music

Example sentences:

- The fiddler adjusted the tuning pegs on his instrument before starting to play.?

The fiddler adjusted the tuning pegs on his instrument before starting to play.

- The violinist played a virtuoso piece with perfect pitch and intonation.?

The violinist played a virtuoso piece with perfect pitch and intonation.

6. musical instruments made:

- fiddle: usually an inexpensive or handmade instrument

- violin: usually a musical instrument made from high quality materials by a reputable manufacturer

Example sentences:

- The old man had carved his own fiddle out of a piece of maple he found in the woods.?

The old man had carved his own fiddle out of a piece of maple he found in the woods.

- The violinist played a Stradivarius, one of the most prized violins in the world.?

The violinist played a Stradivarius, one of the most prized violins in the world.