Vocal - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈvəʊkl|  American pronunciation of the word vocal
Brit.  |ˈvəʊk(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word vocal

noun

- music intended to be performed by one or more singers, usually with instrumental accompaniment
- a short musical composition with words (syn: song)

adjective

- given to expressing yourself freely or insistently (syn: outspoken)
a vocal assembly
- full of the sound of voices
a playground vocal with the shouts and laughter of children

Extra examples

She is a vocal critic of the new law.

He was very vocal in his criticism of me.

...a recording artist who arranges his own vocals...

Johnson now sings backing vocals for Mica Paris.

She was studying vocal and piano.

Public opinion has become vocal.

Foley has been particularly vocal in his criticism of the government.

She was a vocal opponent of the plan.

Allison's vocal style is influenced by country and blues music.

The album features Jim Boquist on vocals.

There can be no doubt that the "f" in Early Old English was vocal. (H. Sweet)

...the converts were the most vocal and fervent worshippers in the church...

...a vocal proponent of the use of electric-powered cars...

Even the administration's most vocal critics agree that the President has succeeded in stabilizing the economy.

His vocal range is amazing.

Word forms

noun
singular: vocal
plural: vocals
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