Warbling: meaning, definitions and examples
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warbling
[ หwษหb(ษ)lษชล ]
bird singing
Singing with a melodious and warbling sound, often associated with birds. It is a vocal technique that involves rapid changes in pitch.
Synonyms
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warbling |
Often used to describe a series of musical sounds typically produced by birds, showcasing a melodious and pleasant sequence.
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sing |
Most broadly used to describe the action of producing musical sounds with the voice, whether by humans or birds. This term is general and can be applied to a variety of singing styles and contexts.
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trill |
Describes a rapid, vibrant sound, often used to describe the vocalizations of birds that have quick, repetitive notes. It can also refer to a similar rapid alternation of notes in instrumental music.
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chirp |
Commonly refers to short and sharp sounds made by small birds and insects. It can also describe quick, high-pitched sounds made by electronic devices.
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Examples of usage
- The blackbird warbled a beautiful melody in the tree.
- The nightingale warbled its song in the moonlight.
music
A warbling is a type of embellishment used in music, characterized by the rapid alternation of two adjacent notes.
Synonyms
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warbling |
Warbling is typically used to describe the melodious and often fluctuating singing of birds. It can also refer to a similar style of singing by humans.
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trill |
A trill is a musical ornament consisting of a rapid alternation between two adjacent notes. It is commonly used in classical music to add expressiveness and complexity.
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tremolo |
Tremolo is a musical term that describes the rapid repetition of a single note or the quick alternation between two notes. It creates a trembling effect and is often used to add intensity to the music.
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ornament |
Ornament in music refers to decorative notes that embellish a melody. These are additional notes that add complexity and beauty to the main melody.
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Examples of usage
- The flutist added a warbling to the musical piece.
- The violinist performed a beautiful warbling during the concert.
Translations
Translations of the word "warbling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น trinado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคนเคเคนเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Zwitschern
๐ฎ๐ฉ berkicau
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะฑะตัะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ ฤwierkanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท gazouillis
๐ช๐ธ gorjeo
๐น๐ท cฤฑvฤฑltฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์ ๊ท
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุบุฑูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ cvrlikรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤvirikanie
๐จ๐ณ ้ธฃๅซ
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤivkanje
๐ฎ๐ธ tรญst
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะนัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cษh-cษh
๐ฒ๐ฝ gorjeo
Etymology
The word 'warbling' originated from the Middle English word 'werbelen', which meant to sing or sound with trilling notes. It has been used to describe the melodious sounds produced by birds and the musical embellishments in compositions. The term has evolved over time to encompass various forms of vocal and instrumental expressions.
See also: warbler.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,294, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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