Yodelled

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To produce a form of singing characterized by alternating pitches while expressing emotions joyfully, often involving vocal fluctuations between low and high tones
2. To vocalize in a distinctive manner that includes quick changes in pitch, usually conveying happiness in an energetic style
3. To sing by rapidly switching between low and high vocal registers in a melodic and rhythmic style

Etymology: "Yodelled" is the past tense and past participle of "yodel," which entered English from German "jodeln," a verb describing the singing style of alpine herders that switches rapidly between the chest voice and a falsetto-like head voice. The German verb is the source of the English word, so the spelling "yodelled" follows British convention, where the final consonant doubles before the "-ed" ending, while American writing typically uses "yodeled."

Synonyms: yodelled