first fiddle

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Noun

first fiddle (plural first fiddles)

1. The fiddle part generally carrying the melody.

   O'Neil played a lively first fiddle.

2. The player of the first fiddle part.

   O'Neil had been first fiddle in the band for years.

3. One who takes a leading part in anything.

Synonyms

• lead fiddle

Related terms

• fiddle
• fiddler
• second fiddle

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