vocal
ˈvoʊkəl
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Noun

1.
singingsound produced by the voice
  • The vocals in the song were mesmerizing..
singing speech utterance
2.
musicTECH.part of music intended to be sungTECH.
  • The vocal in the song was beautifully composed.
choral singing

Adjective

1.
voice relatedrelating to the voice or speaking
  • She took vocal lessons to improve her speaking skills..
oral spoken
2.
outspokenexpressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly
  • He was vocal in his criticism of the new policy..
articulate expressive outspoken
3.
musicRareinvolving singing or music for the voiceRare
  • She joined a vocal ensemble at school.
choral singing
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Expressions with vocal

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fold in the larynx that helps make sounds
The doctor examined her vocal cord for damage.
music performed using human voices
The choir's performance of vocal music was breathtaking..
person who trains others to use their voice better
The actor worked with a vocal coach before filming the role.
person who openly and strongly expresses disapproval about someone or something
She has long been a vocal critic of the proposed law.
small group expressing opinions or beliefs loudly
The vocal minority often dominated the discussions at the town meetings..
artistic presentation using the voice in singing, acting, or spoken pieces
Her vocal performance in the musical received a long standing ovation.

Origin of vocal

Latin, vocalis (speaking)

Terms with vocal included in their meaning

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throat tone
sound produced by vocal cords in speech or song
cryn.
shouting sound
loud vocal expression of emotion
performance
perform a vocal part in a musical composition
sound
low-pitched vocal sound
rich tone
rich and full vocal tone
vocal noise
guttural sound showing frustration or disapproval
animals
make the vocal sound of a goose
sound
indistinct and low vocal sound

Examples of vocal in a sentence

  • The vocal in the recording was too soft.
  • The vocal was challenging for the choir to master.
  • She recorded the vocal separately from the instruments.
  • He had a vocal talent that was undeniable.
  • The vocal performance was the highlight of the evening.
  • She was vocal about her support for the new initiative.

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  1. French:voix, vocal, ...
  2. German:Stimme, stimmlich, ...
  3. Italian:vocale, della voce, ...
  4. Spanish:voz, de la voz, ...
  5. Portuguese:voz, expressivo, ...
  6. Chinese:嗓音, 发声的, ...
  7. Japanese:声の音, 声に関する, ...
  8. Arabic:غِنَاء, صَوْتِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁירָה, קוֹלִי, ...
  10. Russian:вокал, голосовой, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вокал, голосовий, ...
  12. Hindi:स्वर, स्वर-संबंधी, ...

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