noun
fingering
Fingering (noun) means the technique or pattern of using particular fingers to play notes on an instrument. Example: “The piano teacher corrected her fingering for the scale.”
noun
1
The technique or pattern of using particular fingers to play notes on an instrument.
"That chord has two fingerings."
"The piano teacher corrected her fingering for the scale."
2
A thin, fine wool yarn traditionally used for knitting stockings.
"The pattern calls for fingering-weight yarn."
How to use fingering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often the way a musician positions their fingers to play notes.
Common pairings
correct fingering
fingering chart
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The piano teacher corrected her _____ for the scale.
Rhymes for fingering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “fingering” mean?
The word “fingering” means the technique or pattern of using particular fingers to play notes on an instrument. In plain terms, most often the way a musician positions their fingers to play notes.
How do you use “fingering” in a sentence?
Here is “fingering” used in a sentence: “The piano teacher corrected her fingering for the scale.”
What part of speech is “fingering”?
“Fingering” is a noun.
How many meanings does “fingering” have?
“Fingering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the technique or pattern of using particular fingers to play notes on an instrument.
