arwhoolie en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɑɹˈhuːli/
- /ɑːˈhuːli/
Meanings
- A slow, introspective African-American song type that has its origin in solo work songs, featuring a meandering melody, irregular rhythms, and various forms of wordless vocalization.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| arhoolie | alternative | lexicographic | |
| arwhoolies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |