Meaning & Definition of word "Yodel"

Yodel

/ˈjoʊ.dəl/

1. A style of singing that involves rapid changes of pitch.
- Example: Her performance included traditional Swiss yodel songs that fascinated the audience.
2. A yodeling call used to communicate across distances in the mountains.
- Example: The yodel they heard echoed off the cliffs and was a reminder of the alpine traditions.

1. To sing or call out in a style that involves rapid changes of pitch between a normal voice and a falsetto.
- Example: He loves to yodel whenever he goes hiking in the mountains.
2. To shout or call out in a distinctive manner, often used in the context of outdoor communication.
- Example: The shepherd would yodel to let his dogs know where to find him.

The word 'yodel' comes from the Swiss German 'jodeln,' which means to make a sound like a call or to sing.

yodeling in the valley:

A phrase often used to describe a joyful or carefree singing style.

yodeling competition:

An event where singers perform yodeling to compete for recognition.

falsetto:

A method of voice production used by male singers to sing notes higher than their normal range.

chant:

To sing or recite in a rhythmic manner.

Meaning: To express excitement or joy in a loud voice.

Example Sentence: When they won the game, they started to yodel with excitement.

Meaning: To talk in a high-pitched or exaggerated manner.

Example Sentence: She was yodeling about her weekend plans, making everyone laugh.