English

Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-ɪltɪ�|-ɪltɪ�

Adjective
lilting

#Having a lilt. With energy, spirit and sprightliness. Lively and cheerful.

Noun
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1. type of lively singing without any musical accompaniment, where the tune itself is sung.

#: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. <BR>Anthology of Music and Dance of the Americas The JVC/Smithsonian Folkways, Vol 1, Canada and the United States: Secular Traditions.

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• 2007-10-05 08:11 - Dmol - noun, difficult to define, pls amend if you think it needs it.

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