'Fingering' definitions:

Definition of 'fingering'

(from WordNet)
noun
The placement of the fingers for playing different notes (or sequences of notes) on a musical instrument
noun
Touching something with the fingers

Definition of 'Fingering'

From: GCIDE
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Let the papers lie; You would be fingering them to anger me. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To touch lightly; to toy with. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. To take thievishly; to pilfer; to purloin. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. To execute, as any delicate work. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Fingering'

From: GCIDE
  • Fingering \Fin"ger*ing\, n.
  • 1. The act or process of handling or touching with the fingers. [1913 Webster]
  • The mere sight and fingering of money. --Grew. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. The marking of the notes of a piece of music to guide or regulate the action or use of the fingers. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. Delicate work made with the fingers. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'fingering'

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Words containing 'Fingering'