Yodeler: meaning, definitions and examples
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yodeler
[ หjoสdษlษr ]
person, singer
A yodeler is a person who practices yodeling, a form of singing that involves quick changes in pitch. This technique is often associated with Alpine folk music, where singers use their voices to transition between their chest voice and head voice rapidly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The yodeler performed on stage, captivating the audience.
- She learned to yodel from her grandfather, a famous yodeler.
- At the festival, the best yodelers competed for the title.
- The yodeler's unique technique left everyone in awe.
Translations
Translations of the word "yodeler" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cantor de yodel
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฏเฅเคฆเฅเคฒเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Jodler
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyanyi yodel
๐บ๐ฆ ะนะพะดะปะตั
๐ต๐ฑ jodler
๐ฏ๐ต ใจใผใใฉใผ
๐ซ๐ท yodleur
๐ช๐ธ yodeler
๐น๐ท yodelci
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ค๋ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุบูู ููุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ jodler
๐ธ๐ฐ jodler
๐จ๐ณ ็บฆๅพทๅฐๆญๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ jodlar
๐ฎ๐ธ jodlari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะนะพะดะปะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yodler
๐ฒ๐ฝ yodeler
Etymology
The term 'yodel' originates from the Swiss-German word 'jodeln', which means 'to sing in a way that makes rapid changes in pitch'. This traditional form of singing developed in the Alpine regions of Europe, particularly in Switzerland and Austria, as a means of communicating over long distances in the mountainous terrain. The practice can be traced back to at least the 16th century, where it played a significant role in rural life, often accompanying Alpine herders as they called to their livestock or signaled their presence to one another. Over time, yodeling became a distinctive element of Alpine folk music and folklore, crossing borders and influencing various music genres. In the 19th and 20th centuries, yodeling gained popularity outside of its native region, particularly in American country music and cowboy songs, further establishing the yodeler's identity as a unique performer.