"field holler" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: field hollers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} field holler (plural field hollers)
  1. (music) 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. Categories (topical): Music Synonyms: arwhoolie, cornfield holler, field blues, field cry, field shout, holler
    Sense id: en-field_holler-en-noun-Uzht4tbG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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