Yodel

/ˈjoʊ.dəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A style of singing that involves rapid changes of pitch.

Her performance included traditional Swiss yodel songs that fascinated the audience.

A yodeling call used to communicate across distances in the mountains.

The yodel they heard echoed off the cliffs and was a reminder of the alpine traditions.

verb

To sing or call out in a style that involves rapid changes of pitch between a normal voice and a falsetto.

He loves to yodel whenever he goes hiking in the mountains.

To shout or call out in a distinctive manner, often used in the context of outdoor communication.

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.

To express excitement or joy in a loud voice.

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

To talk in a high-pitched or exaggerated manner.

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