lilting

a. 像音乐般美妙的(声音) v. 唱轻快的调子, 轻快地动( lilt的现在分词 )

发音

/ˈlɪltɪŋ/

词形变化

liltings 复数 liltings

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A type of lively singing without any musical accompaniment, where the tune itself is sung, often to nonsense syllables.

    可数 不可数

    Anthology of Music and Dance of the Americas, The JVC/Smithsonian Folkways, Vol 1, Canada and the United States: Secular Traditions. Especially welcome in this survey are two examples of turlute, or lilting. In communities where musical instruments were not available, turlute was a common dance accompaniment. The popularity and availability of musical instruments has made lilting a rare art.

v.
  1. 1.

    present participle and gerund of lilt

adj.
  1. 1.

    Having a lilt; with energy, spirit and sprightliness; lively and cheerful.

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