yodels

/ˈjoʊdəlz/ /ˈjoʊdɛlz/

Meanings

noun

A song incorporating yodelling.

Examples :

"The Swiss festival featured many lively yodels, showcasing the traditional music of the region. "

music entertainment

verb

To sing (a song) in such a way that the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal chest voice and falsetto.

Examples :

"The alpine music teacher expertly yodels, showcasing the rapid shifts between his normal voice and a high, light falsetto. "

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Related Words

falsetto noun

/fɒlˈsɛt.əʊ/ /fɔlˈsɛt.oʊ/

The "false" (singing) voice in any human, usually airy and lacking a purity of vowels; created by utilizing the next highest vocal folds above those used for speech and normal range singing. It is commonly confused with the Head Voice register.

"My brother, a talented singer, used his falsetto to create a beautiful, ethereal sound during the karaoke session. "

incorporating verb

/ɪnˈkɔːrpəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /ɪŋˈkɔːrpəˌreɪtɪŋ/

To include (something) as a part.

"The design of his house incorporates a spiral staircase."

fluctuates verb

/ˈflʌktʃueɪts/ /ˈflʌktʃuˌeɪts/

To vary irregularly; to swing.

"The price of gasoline fluctuates depending on the current global market. "

showcasing verb

/ˈʃoʊkeɪsɪŋ/ /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪsɪŋ/

To display, demonstrate, show, or present.

"I think the demonstration really showcases the strengths of the software."

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

yodelling verb

/ˈjoʊdəlɪŋ/ /ˈjɒdəlɪŋ/

To sing (a song) in such a way that the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal chest voice and falsetto.

"During the school talent show, Maria surprised everyone by yodelling a Swiss folk song. "

between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

featured verb

/ˈfiːtʃərd/ /ˈfiːtʃərd/

To ascribe the greatest importance to something within a certain context.

"The teacher featured teamwork as the most important skill for success in the group project. "

rapidly adverb

/ˈɹæpɪdli/

With speed; in a rapid manner.

"She packed her case rapidly and hurried out."

traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "

expertly adverb

/ˈɛkspərtli/ /ɪkˈspɝːtli/

In an expert manner; with great skill.

"The chef expertly flipped the omelet without breaking it. "

festival noun

/ˈfɛstəvəl/

An event or community gathering, usually staged by a local community, which centers on some theme, sometimes on some unique aspect of the community.

"Our town's annual harvest festival celebrates the local farmers and their crops. "