1. fingering(n = noun.act) - the placement of the fingers for playing different notes (or sequences of notes) on a musical instrument;
is a kind of emplacement, locating, location, placement, position, positioning
is a part of musical performance
Derived form verb finger4
2. fingering(n = noun.act) - touching something with the fingers;
is a kind of touch, touching
Derived forms verb finger2, verb finger1
1. The act or process of handling or touching with the fingers. [1913 Webster]
"The mere sight and fingering of money." [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]
fingering, n.
1 a manner or technique of using the fingers, esp. to play an instrument.
2 an indication of this in a musical score.
fingering, n. fine wool for knitting.
Etymology:
earlier fingram, perh. f. F fin grain, as GROGRAM f. gros grain