Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

yodel

verb
/ˈjoʊdəl/
Definition
A form of singing that involves rapid changes in pitch between the low and high vocal registers.
Examples
  • She loves to yodel while hiking in the mountains.
  • He yodeled a cheerful tune that echoed through the valley.
Meaning
Yodeling is often associated with the Swiss Alps and involves a unique technique of singing that creates a distinctive sound by alternating between chest voice and head voice.
Synonyms
  • sing
  • call