circular breathing
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Gripping a harmonica and microphone at the same time, Mr. Cotton practiced a technique called circular breathing, in which he inhaled through his nose while continuing to play long, energetic lines on his harmonica.
From Washington Post • Mar. 18, 2017
Dickson's playing has been helped by use of "circular breathing".
From Reuters • Aug. 19, 2014
The Qi Gong circular breathing practice goes great with When the Levee Breaks.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2014
One landmark of his recording career was “Flight of i,” from his album of the same name in 1992: the piece is one unbroken, tremulous, nearly five-minute tenor saxophone cry, a feat of circular breathing.
From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2012
He later demonstrated the circular breathing technique that makes it possible, humorously describing himself as a human bagpipe.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2012
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