Yodeling: meaning, definitions and examples
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yodeling
[ หjoส.dษl.ษชล ]
singing style
Yodeling is a form of vocalization that involves rapid changes in pitch, often characterized by the use of both chest voice and falsetto. It is typically associated with the Alpine region, particularly in Switzerland, Austria, and parts of Germany. This unique style of singing is often performed in wide-open spaces and can express joy, call out to livestock, or serve as a form of entertainment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She enjoys yodeling in the mountains.
- Yodeling originated in the Swiss Alps.
- He learned yodeling from a famous musician.
- The festival showcased traditional yodeling performances.
Translations
Translations of the word "yodeling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น yodeling
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฏเฅเคกเคฒเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Jodeln
๐ฎ๐ฉ yodeling
๐บ๐ฆ ะนะพะดะปัะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ jodลowanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใจใผใใซ
๐ซ๐ท yodel
๐ช๐ธ yodeling
๐น๐ท yodeling
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ค๋ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงุฏูููุบ
๐จ๐ฟ jodlovรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ jodlovanie
๐จ๐ณ ็บฆๅพทๅฐๅฑๆณ
๐ธ๐ฎ jodlanje
๐ฎ๐ธ jรณdling
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะนะพะดะปะธะฝะณ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yodeling
๐ฒ๐ฝ yodeling
Etymology
The word 'yodeling' comes from the Swiss German word 'jodeln,' which means 'to call' or 'to chant.' Historically, this vocal technique originated in the Alpine regions as a way for herders to communicate over long distances in the rugged mountainous terrain. It allowed them to signal to each other or to their livestock. The practice of yodeling dates back several centuries and has cultural significance in the Swiss and Austrian regions. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, yodeling became popularized beyond its local roots, reaching audiences in the Americas through Swiss immigrants. This led to the incorporation of yodeling into various music genres, particularly country and folk music, making it a beloved playful form of expression in various cultures.