English Explanatory Dictionary

field holler

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

field holler field hollers

Synonyms

arwhoolie cornfield holler field blues field cry field shout holler
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