Scatting: meaning, definitions and examples

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scatting

 

[ หˆskรฆtษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music genre

Scatting is a vocal improvisation with nonsensical syllables or sounds, often used in jazz music to create melodic and rhythmic patterns. It allows singers to express their creativity and emotional depth without relying on lyrics. Originating in the early 20th century, scatting became popular among jazz musicians and has been featured in numerous performances and recordings. Vocalists use various techniques, such as pitch variation and syncopation, to mimic the sounds of instruments, adding a unique texture to the music.

Synonyms

jazz singing, vocal improvisation, vocalese.

Examples of usage

  • Ella Fitzgerald is renowned for her scatting abilities.
  • He added scatting to his jazz performance.
  • Her scatting made the song more lively.
  • The band encouraged audience participation in scatting.

Translations

Translations of the word "scatting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น scatting

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เฅˆเคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scatting

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ scatting

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะตั‚ะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ scatting

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ญใƒฃใƒƒใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท scatting

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ scatting

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท scatting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค์บํŒ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูƒุงุชูŠู†ุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ scatting

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ scatting

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅณๅ…ดๆผ”ๅ”ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ scatting

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ scatting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ scatting

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช scatting

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ scatting

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ scatting

Etymology

The term 'scatting' is derived from the word 'scat,' which refers to the use of nonsensical syllables in vocal jazz. The practice became prominent in the 1920s and 1930s as jazz music gained popularity in the United States. Although its exact origins are unclear, some music historians theorize that scatting may have roots in African musical traditions, where vocal improvisation plays a significant role. Artists like Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald were among the first to popularize scatting, introducing new vocal techniques that allowed singers to improvise melodies in a manner akin to instrumentalists. The technique has since become a staple in jazz, influencing many genres and encouraging musicians to explore their vocal potential in innovative ways.