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adjective

ˈvō-kəl How to pronounce vocal (audio)
Definition of vocalnext
as in voiced
expressed or communicated by voice our cat is given to making strange vocal noises in the dead of night

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vocal

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noun

as in ballad
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment a recording artist who arranges his own vocals

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Recent Examples of vocal
Adjective
Still, speculation grew that her exit was due to the production company’s treatment of her co-star, since Ortega, too, has been vocal about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. — Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025 Still, experts said any effectiveness was undercut by Kennedy’s mixed messages and unwillingness to be more vocal about the benefits of vaccines outside of prepared remarks, social media posts or op-eds. — Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
Then someone playing bass, someone playing a baritone sax, a live drummer, and then vocals. — Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2025 Nicks’ vocals only appear in a remix of the song included on the 1987 single release. — John Russell, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vocal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocal
  1. voiced
  2. ballad
  3. spoken
  4. song
  5. lyric
  6. oral
  7. hymn
Adjective
  • Several original cast members are returning, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.
    — Jordana Comiter, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The 49-year-old voiced hope that, rather than being sold, the medals might find their way back to their rightful owner.
    — Isaac Yee and Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 11 Sep. 2024
Definition of voiced
Noun
  • The pop ballad, which helped kick off his own career years ago, is back in a huge way.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • But the emotional disconnect is impossible to overcome in a show that's almost entirely sentimental ballads.
    — Shania Russell, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of ballad
Adjective
  • Kilmer published two books of poetry (including My Edens After Burns) and was nominated for a spoken word album Grammy in 2012 for The Mark of Zorro.
    — Time, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Picou understands some spoken French and wants to speak the language herself, but is sometimes too shy to try.
    — Aubri Juhasz, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of spoken
Noun
  • The actors, currently starring in a revival of Glengarry Glen Ross, were spotted in the crowd of SNL when host Jack Black went into the audience during his monologue song.
    — Shania Russell, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Issues include the display not showing the information for the song currently playing or CarPlay failing to launch at all.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of song
Noun
  • John produced the music, Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters wrote the lyrics and Rupert Goold served as the director for the musical.
    — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The Musical features original songs by sixteen-time Grammy Award-winner David Foster, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead and a book by Tony Award-winning scribe Bob Martin.
    — Dave Quinn, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of lyric
Adjective
  • An oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) diagnoses prediabetes and diabetes.
    — Julia Ries, Health, 9 Apr. 2025
  • More fundamentally, oral arguments involve dynamic interaction between advocates and judges, with questions often guiding and clarifying the legal issues at stake.
    — Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of oral
Noun
  • A lot of hymns and negro spirituals are communication.
    — H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The pair sang along to hymns and the UK’s national anthem, and smiled while watching the performances.
    — Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of hymn

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