vocal performance

US: /ˈvoʊkəl pɚˈfɔːrməns/

Definition

Definition of vocal performance - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

music artsartistic presentation using the voice in singing, acting, or spoken pieces

Her vocal performance in the musical received a long standing ovation.
His powerful vocal performance transformed the simple ballad into something unforgettable.
The competition judges praised her vocal performance for its emotional depth and control.

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Expressions with vocal

vocal cord

fold in the larynx that helps make sounds

The doctor examined her vocal cord for damage.

vocal music

music performed using human voices

The choir's performance of vocal music was breathtaking..

vocal coach

person who trains others to use their voice better

The actor worked with a vocal coach before filming the role.

vocal critic

person who openly and strongly expresses disapproval about someone or something

She has long been a vocal critic of the proposed law.

vocal minority

small group expressing opinions or beliefs loudly

The vocal minority often dominated the discussions at the town meetings..

vocal ensemble

group of singers performing together with or without instrumental support

The vocal ensemble rehearsed every evening before the concert.

Expressions with performance

command performance

task done to satisfy someone in authority

Completing the report was a command performance for the boss.

give a wooden performance

perform in a stiff and unconvincing manner

The actor gave a wooden performance in the play.

concert performance

live music event by artists before an audience

The concert performance drew thousands of fans to the stadium..

dramatic performance

act of performing a drama on stage

The dramatic performance captivated the audience.

good performance

successful execution of a task or activity

Her good performance in the exam earned her a scholarship.

musical performance

event where music is played or sung

The musical performance was held in the grand hall.

street performance

entertainment performed in public places for donations

The street performance attracted a large crowd.

job performance

how well work duties are done in a particular position

Her job performance improved significantly after the new training program.

performance rating

score showing how well a worker did their job

Her annual performance rating qualified her for a promotion.

high-performance

adj.

made to give much better results than usual

This is a high-performance computer for gaming.

Terms with vocal performance included in their meaning

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song

vocal performance

act or art of singing

spoken word

art

performance art focused on vocal word delivery

Peking opera

Chinese theater

traditional Chinese theatrical form combining music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics

sol. song

vocal performance

solo vocal performance in musical setting

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French:performance vocale, ...
German:Gesangsdarbietung, ...
Italian:performance vocale, ...
Spanish:interpretación vocal, ...
Portuguese:interpretação vocal, ...
Chinese:声乐表演, ...
Japanese:ボーカルパフォーマンス, ...
Arabic:أداءٌ صَوتيٌّ, ...
Hebrew:בִּיצוּעַ קוֹלִי, ...
Russian:вокальное исполнение, ...
Ukrainian:вокальний виступ, ...
Hindi:स्वर प्रस्तुति, ...
Bengali:কণ্ঠ পরিবেশনা, ...
Catalan:actuació vocal, ...
Czech:hlasový výkon, ...
Danish:vokal præstation, ...
Dutch:vocale uitvoering, ...
Greek:φωνητική ερμηνεία, ...
Hungarian:vokális előadás, ...
Khmer:ការសម្តែងដោយសំឡេង, ...
Korean:보컬 공연, ...
Persian:اجرای آوازی, ...
Polish:występ wokalny, ...
Portuguese (BR):apresentação vocal, ...
Romanian:interpretare vocală, ...
Swedish:vokal prestation, ...
Thai:การแสดงร้อง, ...
Turkish:vokal performans, ...
Vietnamese:màn trình diễn giọng hát, ...

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