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vocality

vocality

7.0
The sound and strength of a person's voice when speaking or singing
  • noun
  • /voʊˈkælɪti/
translation icon : voz
  • If someone wants to improve his vocality, he can take acting classes and learn the ways actors use to speak in a varied and understandable manner.

Examples

  • The teacher emphasized the importance of vocality in public speaking to ensure students are heard and understood.

  • I mean, look, it's obviously early days, but how well they captured the vocality, especially of Rogan, where when he would be like trailing off, the AI would trail off.

  • I mean, look, it's obviously early days, but how well they captured the vocality, especially of Rogan, where when he would be like trailing off, the AI would trail off.

  • To master singing, one must understand the importance of vocality in expressing emotions through their voice.

  • Her strong vocality during the performance captivated the audience, showcasing her talent and control over her voice.

Synonyms

voice
vsvocality
∞ 1.0

The sound a person makes when speaking or singing

focuses on quality and use of that sound rather than mere production
tone of voice
vsvocality
28 3.1

The way someone speaks that shows their feelings or mood

is broader covering general quality and use beyond emotional expression
tonality
vsvocality
1 6.8

The mood of sounds, especially a voice or music

focuses on quality and use in speech or singing rather than musical pitch

Antonyms

silence
660 2.0

A period with no sound or speech

mutism
  • Specialized
3 9.2

A condition where a person does not speak because of a physical or mental problem

How Vocal

singing
251 1.0
vocality
7.0
speaking
1.4
whispering
35 1.9
silence
660 2.0

Surface Forms

vocality singular
vocalities plural

Morphology

vocality = vocal (transparent) = vocal + ity

A direct nominalization of 'vocal' referring to the quality or use of the voice; meaning follows normal English derivation rules.

Etymology

Vocality comes from the old Latin root voc- meaning 'voice' or 'call', the same root behind vocal and vocalist. So it refers to the quality or use of the voice, which is why we speak of a singer's or speaker's strong vocality.