To dream of hearing a fife, denotes that there will be an unexpected call on you to defend your honor, or that of some person near to you.
To dream that you play one yourself, indicates that whatever else may be said of you, your reputation will remain intact.
If a woman has this dream, she will have a soldier husband.
[1]To hear or play a fife indicates a disappointment in a friend or in a love affair; however, if it is accompanied by the sound of drums, it signifies news from a distance, probably (though not necessarily) from or of someone in the Armed Forces.
See Also: Music, Musical Instruments.
[2]To hear this played indicates travel to see a relative in the Army.
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