fingering

noun

: the way in which the fingers are used and positioned in order to play a musical instrument

Full Definition of FINGERING

a : the act or method of using the fingers in playing an instrument

b : the marking (as by figures on a musical score) of the method of fingering

: the act or process of handling or touching with the fingers

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14th century

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