Meaning of vocal | Babel Free
ˈvəʊ.kəlDefinitions
- A vocal sound; specifically, a purely vocal element of speech, unmodified except by resonance; a vowel or a diphthong; a tonic element; a tonic.
- Of, pertaining to, or resembling the human voice or speech
- A part of a piece of music that is sung.
- Used in the production of speech sounds
- A musical performance involving singing.
- Relating to, composed or arranged for, or sung by the human voice
- A man in the Roman Catholic Church who has a right to vote in certain elections.
- Consisting of, or characterized by, voice, or tone produced in the larynx, which may be modified, either by resonance, as in the case of the vowels, or by obstructive action, as in certain consonants, such as v, l, etc., or by both, as in the nasals m, n, ng
- Synonym of vocalic
Equivalents
Examples
“Best cuts: "The Evil Dude," "Kung Fu, Too!" "Mama Love," "New Orleans" (with a punchy vocal by Teresa Brewer).”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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