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  • They use their voices to create the sounds of the natural world - whistling birds, bubbling streams, howling wolves, blowing wind - and often accompany their performances with traditional Tuvan instruments, such as the igli (a two-stringed fiddle) or the xomus (a mouth harp).

    PegasusNews.com stories 2010

  • They use their voices to create the sounds of the natural world - whistling birds, bubbling streams, howling wolves, blowing wind - and often accompany their performances with traditional Tuvan instruments, such as the igli (a two-stringed fiddle) or the xomus (a mouth harp).

    PegasusNews.com stories 2010

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  • Pronounced "ig-lie." Plural of igloo, according to Sally van Pelt. One igloo, two igli.

    February 14, 2007

  • NO! I've always said this as a joke!

    February 14, 2007

  • That is completely bogus, for the record.

    February 14, 2007

  • Thanks, seanahan. I think I figured that out.

    February 14, 2007

  • Right. Sally van Pelt as in, Linus's sister. So, yeah, of course it's not a real word--fortunately I made a list for just these situations. :)

    February 15, 2007

  • Sally van Pelt would be... Linus' wife?! We're talking far, faaaaar sequels here. :P


    Edit: Linus' only sister is Lucy.

    December 8, 2017