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Ululation: meaning, definitions and examples

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ululation

 

[ หŒjuห.lษ™หˆleษช.สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

vocal expression

Ululation refers to a long, wavering high-pitched sound made by rapidly moving the tongue or vocal cords. It is often used in vocal expressions of joy, grief, or celebration in various cultures. This vocal technique can evoke deep emotional responses, and it is integral to certain traditional rituals, ceremonies, or performances. While its roots are various, ululation is prominently featured in African and Mediterranean cultures, where it signifies communal feelings or marks significant life events.

Synonyms

howl, shriek, wail, yowl

Examples of usage

  • The ululation filled the air during the wedding ceremony.
  • At the funeral, the ululation of the mourners expressed their deep sorrow.
  • In the festival parade, ululation signalled the start of the celebrations.

Translations

Translations of the word "ululation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ululaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเฅเคฒเฅเคถเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ululation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ululasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะปัŽะปัŽะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ululacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใƒซใƒฌใƒผใ‚ทใƒงใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ululation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ululaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ululasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šธ๋ฃจ๋ ˆ์ด์…˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฃูˆู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ululace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ululรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘œๅ‘œๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ululacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบlulati

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒะปัƒะปัั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒšแƒฃแƒšแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ululasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ululaciรณn

Word origin

The term 'ululation' is derived from the Latin word 'ululatio,' which means a howl or a wail. This Latin root can be traced further back to 'ululare,' a verb meaning 'to howl' or 'to cry out.' The practice of ululation has been observed in various ancient cultures, symbolizing deep emotional states and serving social functions. In many societies, it has been utilized during significant events such as weddings, funerals, and religious ceremonies, bridging the gap between individual feelings and communal expressions. Over time, ululation has been documented in anthropological studies, showcasing its widespread use across diverse cultures from the Middle East to Africa and beyond, underlining its importance as a form of non-verbal communication that conveys complex emotional landscapes.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,793, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.