circular breathing

noun

A particular breathing technique: it involves inhaling via the nose while pushing air, that was stored in the cheeks, out through the lips, so allows for continuous playing of a wind instrument.

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Meanings

nouncircular breathing (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA particular breathing technique: it involves inhaling via the nose while pushing air, that was stored in the cheeks, out through the lips, so allows for continuous playing of a wind instrument.

Translations

Chinese 循环换气
  • 循环换气 (xúnhuán huànqì)technique
Finnish kiertoilmahengitys
  • kiertoilmahengitystechnique
French respiration circulaire
  • respiration circulairetechnique
Irish análú ciorclach
  • análú ciorclachtechnique
Spanish respiración circular
  • respiración circulartechnique
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“circular breathing.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/circular%20breathing. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “circular breathing,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/circular%20breathing.

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