yodling

Meanings

• The act of making a distinctive, high-pitched sound, typically associated with traditional Alpine music.

  - "During the yodeling performance, the singer made a series of high-pitched sounds."
  - "The crowd went wild as the yodeler hit the highest note, bringing the performance to a thrilling conclusion."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with yodling
coding , oding , moding , codling

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Homophones

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1. yodel
   

2. yodele
   

3. yodelay
   

4. yodeler
   

5. yodelier
   

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Variants

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yodel , yodeled , yodeler , yodelers , yodeling , yodelled , yodelling , yodels

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Forms

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Verb: to yodel, Noun: a yodel, a yodeling performance, Adjective: yodeling (describing a style of music or performance), Idiom: yodeling one's head off (meaning to sing or make a loud, high-pitched sound for a prolonged period of time)

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Etymology

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The word 'yodeling' is believed to have originated from the Swiss German word 'jodeln', which means 'to yodel'. The exact origins of the practice, however, remain unclear.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alpine music: A genre of music that originated in the Alpine regions of Europe, and is characterized by its use of traditional Alpine instruments, such as the alphorn, the accordion, and the yodel.

2. Traditional Alpine instruments: A collection of musical instruments that have been traditionally used in the Alpine regions of Europe, and are characterized by their unique design, construction, and playing techniques. Some of the most commonly used traditional Alpine instruments include the alphorn, the accordion, the hurdy-gurdy, the zither, and the yodel.

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Culture

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Yodeling has been an integral part of Alpine culture for centuries. Originating in the Swiss Alps, the practice quickly spread to other Alpine regions, including Austria, Germany, Italy, and France. Yodeling was traditionally used as a form of communication between farmers and herdsmen working in the mountains. The high-pitched sounds of yodeling were believed to carry further and more clearly in the mountainous terrain, making it an ideal means of communication for those living and working in the Alps.

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