yodel
word
Definition
To sing by quickly changing the pitch of your voice between low and high notes, often used in traditional music from the Alps.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in reference to Alpine folk music but sometimes used for humorous effect. Common collocations: 'to yodel a song', 'yodeling contest', 'yodeler'. Rare in speech outside musical contexts.
Spanish: cantar a la tirolesa - hacer yodelPortuguese (BR): iodelar - cantar iodelePortuguese (PT): iodelar - cantar iodeleiChinese (Simplified): 约德尔唱法Chinese (Traditional): 約德爾唱法Hindi: योडल करनाArabic: اليودل (الغناء الترولي)Bengali: ইয়োডেল করাRussian: йодлироватьJapanese: ヨーデルを歌うVietnamese: hát yodelKorean: 요들을 부르다Turkish: yodel yapmakUrdu: یوڈل کرناIndonesian: bernyanyi yodel
Example Sentences
He learned how to yodel from his grandfather.
basic
Can you yodel for us?
basic
The concert will feature Swiss musicians who yodel.
basic
I've never tried to yodel, but it looks fun!
natural
His ability to yodel surprised everyone at the party.
natural
Sometimes she likes to yodel when hiking in the mountains.
natural