Scatting Meaning in English
word · lemma: scat
ˈskæt
SKAT-ing
skˈætɪŋ
skat-ING
Definition
Singing jazz by making up sounds and syllables instead of words, usually to improvise rhythm and melody.
Usage & Nuances
Used in jazz and some pop music, always informal/artistic. 'Scatting' refers only to vocal improvisation, not speaking or instrumental. Don't confuse with 'scat' meaning animal droppings.
Spanish: escatear (improvisar vocalmente en jazz)Portuguese (BR): fazer scat - cantar scatPortuguese (PT): fazer scat - cantar scatChinese (Simplified): 即兴哼唱（爵士乐）Chinese (Traditional): 即興哼唱（爵士樂）Hindi: स्कैटिंग (जैज़ में स्वरलिपि के बिना गाना)Arabic: ترديد الجاز (الغناء بدون كلمات في موسيقى الجاز)Bengali: স্ক্যাটিং - স্বরবিহীন কণ্ঠসঙ্গীত (জ্যাজে)Russian: скэттинг - вокальная импровизация (в джазе)Japanese: スキャット唱法Vietnamese: scat - hát ngẫu hứng (jazz)Korean: 스캣Turkish: scat yapmak - caz vokal doğaçlamasıUrdu: سکیٹنگ (جاز میں آواز کی بدیہی ادائیگی)Indonesian: scatting - bernyanyi scat
Example Sentences
She was scatting during her jazz solo.
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The singer started scatting instead of singing words.
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Have you tried scatting along with a jazz band?
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When the music picked up, she started scatting and amazed everyone.
natural
He’s been scatting in clubs since he was a teenager.
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Some of the best jazz moments happen when the singer suddenly starts scatting.
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