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vocal

Noun CEFR C1 Standard
ˈvəʊ.kəl

Definitions

  1. A vocal sound; specifically, a purely vocal element of speech, unmodified except by resonance; a vowel or a diphthong; a tonic element; a tonic.
  2. Of, pertaining to, or resembling the human voice or speech
  3. A part of a piece of music that is sung.
  4. Used in the production of speech sounds
  5. A musical performance involving singing.
  6. Relating to, composed or arranged for, or sung by the human voice
  7. A man in the Roman Catholic Church who has a right to vote in certain elections.
  8. 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
  9. Synonym of vocalic

Equivalents

Españolvocal
Françaisvocal
17 more languages

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.
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