Scat!
No, not that kind! But the duality in meaning of the word is exactly why I'm compiling this list. The context I intend is that of Jazz singing.
From WordNet:
[n] singing jazz; the singer substitutes nonsense syllables for the words of the song and tries to sound like a musical instrument
I'm compiling a list of songs with scat in them, and would welcome suggestions. So far, I have:
If you don't know the other meaning of the word, 1) I don't believe you ;-), 2) DO NOT go looking. You won't be best pleased
From WordNet:
[n] singing jazz; the singer substitutes nonsense syllables for the words of the song and tries to sound like a musical instrument
I'm compiling a list of songs with scat in them, and would welcome suggestions. So far, I have:
- The two by Scatman John
- U2 - Mofo
- New Radicals - Some day we'll know
- Cleo Lane - Turkish Delight
- Cab Calloway - Minnie the Moocher
If you don't know the other meaning of the word, 1) I don't believe you ;-), 2) DO NOT go looking. You won't be best pleased