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Whistled language (wikipedia.org)
37 points by vinnyglennon on Dec 30, 2017 | hide | past | favorite | 8 comments


Be in this place this summer and even though not heard the real one personal it is quite famous

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silbo_Gomero


Here's a Turkish whistled language in action: https://youtu.be/bQf38Ybo1IY?t=1m40s


The Tleilaxu use a whistled language in the Dune sequels to control their gholas.

http://dune.wikia.com/wiki/Whistling_language


I came across an article on a disappearing Greek whistled language earlier this year:

http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20170731-greeces-disappearin...


Related: Solresol, a conlang built on music

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solresol


First thing comes to mind is Yondu, from 'Guardians of the Galaxies'.

Movies borrowed inspirations from this, maybe?



Maybe Toki Pona could be adapted to boatswain whistle?




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