Gorgheggi (en. Gorgheggi)
gor-gej-ji
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Sharp and melodious trill emitted by certain birds.
The gorgheggi of the canary brightened the room.
El gorgheggi del canario alegraba la habitación.
Vocal style that imitates the trills of birds in music.
The soprano made a beautiful gorgheggi during her performance.
La soprano hizo un hermoso gorgheggi durante su interpretación.
Figurative voice used in music to describe certain melodic passages.
The gorgheggi in Mozart's works is particularly famous.
El gorgheggi en la obra de Mozart es particularmente famoso.
Etymology
From the Italian 'gorgheggio', which refers to the trill of birds.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make gorgheggi
To imitate the singing of birds with the voice.
hacer gorgheggi
bird gorgheggi
Joyful and varied sound produced by birds when singing.
gorgheggi de pájaros
to sing in gorgheggi
To sing in an embellished manner, using trills.
cantar a gorgheggi
Related Words
trill
Musical sound emitted by a bird.
trino
canticle
Musical composition generally vocal.
cantico
melody
Sequence of notes that creates a musical harmony.
melodía
Slang Meanings
Voice with melodic embellishments, used in popular singing.
That singer employs many gorgheggis in his songs.
Ese cantante emplea muchos gorgheggis en sus canciones.
Vocal technique in music that resembles bird singing.
They taught him to make gorgheggi to improve his performance.
Le enseñaron a hacer gorgheggi para mejorar su interpretación.