vocal

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/ˈvəʊ.kəl/ English

Definitions

noun

A vocal sound; specifically, a purely vocal element of speech, unmodified except by resonance; a vowel or a diphthong; a tonic element; a tonic; distinguished from a subvocal, and a nonvocal
(Roman Catholic Church) A man who has a right to vote in certain elections.

adjective

Of or pertaining to the voice or speech“vocal problems”
Having a voice
Uttered or modulated by the voice; oral“vocal melody”
Of or pertaining to a voice sound; spoken

Related words

Synonyms

audible loud voiced spoken communicatory outspoken communicative sung voice vowel vocalization speech verbal eloquent articulate expressive

Antonyms

inaudible quiet silent voiceless

Associated

cords accompaniment soprano choral fold instrumental grammy tenor proponent ensemble spans chords

Rhymes

focal local socle bocal pokal zocle phocal spoke ill oak hill au cul

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