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yodel

yodel

12 7.8
A songlike call where the voice quickly jumps to a very high sound
  • noun
  • /ˈjoʊdəl/
translation icon : yodel
  • I thought I heard a yodel.
  • Yodel-ay-hee-hoo
  • Yodel-ay-hee
  • Yodel-ay

And Kalaha, it's this yodel, right?

Examples

  • On Saturday, cowboys from every part of the county came to yodel in the yodeling contest.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • Once in Switzerland, give out a big yodel... so we'll know you're there.

    Stalag 17 (1953)

  • Perfect place for a yodel.

    Blog text (31)

  • Yodel-ah-ha-ah townspeople.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • During the festival, many performers showcased their skills with a vibrant yodel that echoed through the valleys.

  • In the mountains, the traditional yodel can often be heard as a way to communicate across long distances.

  • He impressively incorporated a cheerful yodel into his folk song, delighting the audience with its unique sound.

Synonyms

yodeling
vsyodel
  • US
8 8.4

Singing that quickly changes from low to high voice with clear breaks

is a songlike call that switches registers and is typical in Alpine music

Surface Forms

yodel singular
yodels plural

Etymology

Yodel comes from the German word jodeln, which copies a joyful 'yo' or shout used in the Alps, so you can think of a yodel as a sung 'yell' that echoes in the mountains. So a yodel is a songlike call where the voice jumps between the normal and a very high voice.