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Humming
Humming (/ˈhʌmɪŋ/) is the act of producing a musical sound with the lips closed, which can be a form of vocalizing or a vocal technique used in singing.
Etymology
The term "humming" comes from the Middle English word "hummen", which is a mimetic word, imitating the sound of a buzzing insect.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
- Rhymes: -ʌmɪŋ
Related Terms
- Vocalizing: The act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which includes techniques such as humming.
- Singing: The act of producing musical sounds with the voice and augments regular speech by the use of sustained tonality, rhythm, and a variety of vocal techniques, including humming.
- Buzzing: A similar sound to humming, often produced by insects.
- Vocal Technique: The manner in which a voice is used, which includes techniques such as humming.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Humming
- Wikipedia's article - Humming
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