Word of the week: This obscure 17th-century word, from the Latin hirquitallīre means to acquire a strong voice (from hircus male-goat), but when used, pertains to a bleating, squeaky or full-throated cries of delight. There very well be song good examples …
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Word of the week: It’s similar to a trumpet, but isn’t. What’s the difference, who plays it, and on what songs and pieces. All is revealed here in a blow-by-blow account, featuring artists including Miles Davis, Bruce Springsteen and The Pogues
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