Fife dream meaning is explained below using 3 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Gustavus Hindman Miller
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.
Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation • Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller
Interpretation 2 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
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 and Musical Instruments.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
Interpretation 3 — Internet Archive - Anonymous
To hear this played indicates travel to see a relative in the Army.
Source: Mystic Dream Book • Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous