zeuhl

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noun

A subgenre of progressive rock, typically incorporating asemic lyrics, massed unison vocals (often with both male and female vocalists), and jazz-influenced rhythmic accompaniment.

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Meanings

nounzeuhl (uncountable)
  1. uncountableentertainmentA subgenre of progressive rock, typically incorporating asemic lyrics, massed unison vocals (often with both male and female vocalists), and jazz-influenced rhythmic accompaniment.

Origin

Coined by French musician Christian Vander, who claimed it meant "celestial" in his constructed language Kobaïan.

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APA

zeuhl. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/zeuhl

MLA

“zeuhl.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/zeuhl. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “zeuhl,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/zeuhl.

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