Fingers fly across valves swiftly.

Meaning: This means that the trumpeter is playing the trumpet very quickly and skillfully.

Choice of Words: Fingers are the parts of the hand that you use to touch and hold things. Fly means to move quickly through the air. Valves are parts of the trumpet that the trumpeter presses to change the pitch of the music. Swiftly means quickly and easily.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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• Trumpeter's fingers danced on the valves, changing tones.
• Musician's fingers dance on valves.
• Valves open
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