song whistle

to make a clear musical sound, a series of such sounds, or a high-pitched, warbling sound by the forcible expulsion of the breath through a small opening formed by contracting the lips, or through the teeth, with the aid of the tongue.

1991 "The Whistle Song" (Frankie Knuckles song), a 1991 single by American house music producer Frankie Knuckles.

: to utter a shrill clear sound by blowing or drawing air through the puckered lips. b. : to utter a shrill note or call resembling a whistle. c. : to make a shrill clear sound especially by rapid movement.

Usually, whistling was an indication of contentment or happiness (unless you were whistling past a graveyard).

It has evolved from pipes used in ancient Greece and Rome to keep the stroke of men in the galley. A medieval version was used during the Crusades to assemble English crossbow men on deck for an attack. ​The modern era of whistle use began in 1878 when a whistle was first blown by a referee during a sporting event.

The whistle is an ancient instrument, apparently originating in ancient China around 5000 years ago, and making its way to Europe in about the 11th century. In Ireland there is evidence of whistle players in early literature and on the medieval High Crosses.

Definition of whistling. as in shrill. having a high musical pitch or range the whistling sound of missiles as they sped toward their targets. shrill. shrieking.

It may be one of the reasons whistling reduces tension and stress. Whistling may be quite cerebral and healthy for the brain. Strangely, there are also other physical reasons why whistling might improve our moods and lift our spirits.

Whistle. A whistle can help you signal for help if you are stranded and need search and rescue to hear you. Depending on the emergency, you may need a mask to help protect you against contaminated air.

Whistling is a versatile communicative act: musical instrument; performing art; & non-verbal signal. Connect with professional whistlers from all over the world via the list of websites below.

Whistles are one of the best bang-for-the-buck items you can have with you in an emergency or survival situation. Whistles provide a very loud sound that require very little blowing effort. The sound of a whistle will attract rescue personal to your location.

Whistleblowing (also written as whistle-blowing or whistle blowing) is when a person, often an employee, reveals information about activity within a private or public organization that is deemed illegal, immoral, illicit, unsafe or fraudulent.