Culture: Language: Universal
A Humdinger of a Language   (+3)  [vote for, against]
Sorry for the tone-deaf

This is a language that communicates thoughts by humming pitches to correspond with word syllables, or perhaps, whole concepts. Pitch inflection, length, and relative volume could refine meaning as well, like some Asian tonal languages.

That way we don't have to try and speak through masks or worry about spreading COVID while talking.
-- RayfordSteele, May 23 2020

Look up long distance communication through whistling on the Island of Gomera.
-- xenzag, May 23 2020


Now try this phrase: "My hovercraft is full of eels."
-- RayfordSteele, May 23 2020


"Certainly, Sir - plain, or filter tip ?"
-- 8th of 7, May 23 2020


A good opportunity to bring Xhosa !clicks into the mainstream.
-- tatterdemalion, May 24 2020



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