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Having a lilt; with energy, spirit and sprightliness; lively and cheerful. examples
countable and uncountable, plural liltings
A type of lively singing without any musical accompaniment, where the tune itself is sung, often to nonsense syllables. quotations examples
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.
Anthology of Music and Dance of the Americas, The JVC/Smithsonian Folkways, Vol 1, Canada and the United States: Secular Traditions.
present participle and gerund of lilt examples