Yodeling: meaning, definitions and examples

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yodeling

 

[ หˆjoสŠ.dษ™l.ษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

singing, vocalization

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น yodeling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅ‹เคกเคฒเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Jodeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ yodeling

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะนะพะดะปัŽะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jodล‚owanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒจใƒผใƒ‡ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท yodel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ yodeling

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yodeling

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์š”๋“ค๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูˆุงุฏู„ูŠู†ุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jodlovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jodlovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บฆๅพทๅฐ”ๅ”ฑๆณ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jodlanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jรณdling

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะนะพะดะปะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yodeling

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,597, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.