warbled

/ˈwɔrbəld/ /ˈwɔrbl̩d/

verb

To modulate a tone's frequency.

Examples :

"The singer warbled the high notes of the song, adjusting the pitch slightly to create a more expressive sound. "

verb

To sing like a bird, especially with trills.

Examples :

"The canary in the pet shop warbled a cheerful tune. "

music animal nature sound language

verb

To cause to quaver or vibrate.

Examples :

"The robin in our backyard warbled a cheerful song this morning. "

sound music action

verb

To be quavered or modulated; to be uttered melodiously.

Examples :

"The bird warbled a sweet song from its perch on the windowsill. "

music sound

Meanings

Examples :

"The singer warbled the high notes of the song, adjusting the pitch slightly to create a more expressive sound. "

Examples :

"The canary in the pet shop warbled a cheerful tune. "

Examples :

"The robin in our backyard warbled a cheerful song this morning. "

Examples :

"The bird warbled a sweet song from its perch on the windowsill. "

Related Words

adjusting verb

To modify.

vibrate noun

The setting, on a portable electronic device, that causes it to vibrate rather than sound any (or most) needed alarms.

expressive noun

Any word or phrase that expresses (that the speaker, writer, or signer has) a certain attitude toward or information about the referent.

especially adverb

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

quavered verb

To shake in a trembling manner.

windowsill noun

The horizontal member protruding from the base of a window frame

modulate verb

To regulate, adjust or adapt

cheerful adjective

Noticeably happy and optimistic.

slightly adverb

Slenderly; delicately.

modulated verb

To regulate, adjust or adapt

frequency noun

The rate of occurrence of anything; the relationship between incidence and time period.

backyard noun

A yard to the rear of a house or similar residence.