verb
- to sing with rapid changes between the normal voice and a high falsetto
Usage: often associated with Alpine folk music
noun
- a song or style of singing characterized by rapid changes between normal voice and falsetto
Usage: often associated with Alpine folk music
Examples
- The Swiss performer began to yodel a traditional mountain song.
- She learned to yodel from her grandfather who grew up in the Alps.
- The cowboy yodeled around the campfire under the starry sky.
- His yodel echoed across the valley.
- The folk singer’s yodel was the highlight of the concert.
- Country music sometimes incorporates yodeling techniques.
- The traditional yodel requires years of practice to master.