vocal
pronunciation
How to pronounce vocal in British English:
UK [ˈvəʊkl]
How to pronounce vocal in American English:
US [ˈvoʊkl]
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- Adjective:
- relating to or designed for or using the singing voice
- having or using the power to produce speech or sound
- using the voice in song
- given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
- using the voice in speech
- full of the sound of voices
Word Origin
- vocal (adj.)
- late 14c., "spoken, oral," from Old French vocal (13c.), from Latin vocalis "sounding, sonorous, speaking," as a noun, "a vowel," from vox (genitive vocis) "voice" (see voice (n.)). In reference to music (as opposed to instrumental), first recorded 1580s; meaning "outspoken" first attested 1871. Vocal cords is from 1872; see cord.
Synonym
Example
- 1. Vocal critics , however , are uncomfortable with the impact of these beauty contests on chinese culture .
- 2. It probably has something to do with a funky guitar , jazzy piano and jon 's vocal .
- 3. Those battling to end restrictions on the headscarf are among the most vocal .
- 4. Despite his vocal determination to put his house in order , customers may not be entirely reassured .
- 5. One of the most vocal reformers is roger cole , an iyengar teacher with degrees in psychology from stanford and the university of california , san francisco .