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vocal

vocal

56 4.1
Relating to singing or the singing voice
  • adjective
  • /ˈvoʊkəl/
translation icon : vocal
  • That is a fantastic vocal performance by Anthony.
  • vocal music
  • vocal performance
  • vocal technique

That is a fantastic vocal performance by Anthony.

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Examples

  • Students learn most compositions aurally, although some vocal and instrumental parts are notated.

    Academic text (1999)
  • But I have been practicing and working with my vocal coach to be able to just like expand my range and learn some new stuff.

  • Oh, they got a vocal coach."

  • Now, some of you may already know this awesome brother and his amazing vocal talent.

  • I used to do my vocal exercises.

  • Consider whether the performer is male or female when you choose vocal pieces to present to intermediate students.

    Academic text (1990)
  • She has a commanding vocal presence.

  • In addition to a baccalaureate degree in vocal performance, the tenor had 15 years of performing experience.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Several teaching methodologies are presented, as well as an overview of vocal improvisation genres around the world.

    Academic text (1999)
  • The choir showcased their exceptional vocal skills during the annual concert.

Antonyms

36 4.8

Relating to music without singing

5.7

A way to send messages without using the voice, for example gestures

Idioms

10 3.9

Openly say strong opinions or feelings about something

Compounds

vocal cord
  • Specialized
35 3.5

A fold in the throat that vibrates to make your voice

1 2.9

Music that people sing with or without instruments

superior vocal cord
  • Specialized
1 8.9

An upper fold of tissue in the throat that does not make sound

true vocal cord
  • Specialized
1 5.6

A thin piece of tissue in the throat that vibrates to make the voice

vocal cord injury
  • Specialized
1 4.1

Damage to the small parts of the throat that make sound when you speak

vocal fold
  • Specialized
1 6.3

A thin piece of tissue in the throat that vibrates to make sound

false vocal cord
  • Specialized
7.8

Upper throat folds that protect the airway but do not make sound

false vocal fold
  • Specialized
8.4

One of two thin pieces of tissue above the voice box that do not make sound

inferior vocal cord
  • Specialized
8.4

A lower fold of tissue in the throat that makes sound when air passes between the two

inferior vocal fold
  • Specialized
9.0

Lower band of tissue in the throat that makes sound when air passes between the two bands

true vocal fold
  • Specialized
7.0

Thin bands of tissue in the voice box that vibrate to make voice when air passes between them

vocal band
  • Specialized
4.8

Thin folds of tissue in the throat that make sound when you speak

vocal organ
  • Specialized
3.8

A part of the mouth or throat that helps make speech sounds

How Vocal

operatic
18 7.2
choral
13 5.5
vocal
56 4.1
instrumental
4 3.7

Surface Forms

vocal positive

Morphology

vocal = voice (transparent) = voc + al

The meaning 'relating to the singing voice' follows straightforwardly from the stem 'voice' plus '-al'.

Etymology

Vocal comes from the Latin word vox 'voice', the same root as the English word voice, so it often means 'for singing' or 'made by the singing voice'.