The difference between Second fiddle and Second violinist

When used as nouns, second fiddle means a fiddle part in harmony to the first fiddle, whereas second violinist means a violinist who is assigned to play the second violin part.


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  1. Second fiddle as a noun (music):

    A fiddle part in harmony to the first fiddle.

    Examples:

    "The second fiddle on that tune is almost as hard as the first fiddle."

  2. Second fiddle as a noun (music):

    The person playing second fiddle.

    Examples:

    "I've been second fiddle in that orchestra for ten years now."

  3. Second fiddle as a noun (idiomatic):

    A sidekick or subordinate, or the role of such a person.

    Examples:

    "I'm tired of being your second fiddle!"

  1. Second violinist as a noun:

    A violinist who is assigned to play the second violin part.

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