Definition

A person who practices yodeling, a singing technique involving rapid alternation between the chest voice and falsetto (head voice), characteristic of Alpine folk music traditions. Yodelers typically perform in traditional or contemporary folk contexts.

Example Usage

The Swiss yodeler's distinctive warble echoed across the mountain valley during the festival.

Origin

From yodel, derived from German jodeln; the term entered English in the 19th century as Alpine folk music gained international attention.

Fun Fact

Yodeling was originally used as a herding call in the Alps before becoming an entertainment form; the technique requires significant vocal control and training.

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