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fingering definition

fin·ger·ing (fiŋ′gər iŋ)

noun

  1. a touching or handling with the fingers
  2. Music
    1. act or technique of applying the fingers to the strings, keys, etc. of an instrument to produce the tones
    2. directions on a musical score for using the fingers in a certain way or sequence

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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