Definitions
- Referring to a high-pitched, wavering sound made by the voice, often in celebration or mourning. - Describing a traditional vocal expression of joy or grief in certain cultures. - Talking about a loud and prolonged howl-like sound made by the voice.
- Describing a long, loud, mournful cry made by animals such as wolves, dogs, or coyotes. - Referring to a loud, wailing sound made by the wind, especially during a storm. - Talking about a loud, prolonged cry or scream made by humans.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve loud, prolonged sounds.
- 2Both can be made by the voice or by other sources.
- 3Both can express strong emotions such as grief, pain, or joy.
- 4Both can be heard from a distance.
- 5Both can be associated with natural or cultural traditions.
What is the difference?
- 1Source: Ululation is made by the voice while howl can be made by animals or the wind.
- 2Pitch: Ululation is typically higher-pitched and wavering while howl is lower-pitched and more sustained.
- 3Emotion: Ululation is often associated with cultural expressions of joy or grief while howl can express a wider range of emotions.
- 4Association: Ululation is often associated with specific cultural traditions while howl is more commonly associated with animals or natural phenomena.
- 5Connotation: Ululation can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context while howl is often associated with negative emotions such as pain or fear.
Remember this!
Ululation and howl are both loud, prolonged sounds that can express strong emotions. However, the difference between ululation and howl is their source, pitch, emotion, association, and connotation. Ululation is typically made by the voice, higher-pitched, and associated with cultural expressions of joy or grief. Whereas, howl can be made by animals or the wind, lower-pitched, and associated with negative emotions such as pain or fear.
