Why do I get the distinct impression that this argument over "fiddle" and "violin" is about as significant as the old theological argument about how many angels can dance on the point of a pin? Even less, in fact.

With the angels/pin argument, at least the bone of contention was whether or not angels have substance. If they do, then only one angel can dance on the point of a pin. If angels have no substance, then it could be an infinite number.

Theologians way back when used to spend a lot of time and energy on that argument. Did all their efforts accomplish anything?

How many flamenco dancers can dance on a violin? On a fiddle?

Inquiring minds want to know. . . .

Don Firth