vocalism

noun

vo·​cal·​ism ˈvō-kə-ˌli-zəm 

1

a

: the vowel system of a language or dialect

b

: the pattern of vowels in a word or paradigm

2

: vocalization

3

: vocal art or technique : singing

Examples of vocalism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As the program stretched toward the light, Tines unveiled several feats of vocalism, each more staggering than the last. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Apr. 2023

Amid that stage palette, though, the exquisite vocalism of the entire cast registered on opening night like a series of seraphic shafts of light. — Joshua Kosman, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Oct. 2022

What emerges is a feast of vocalism from four multidimensional characters — played by women — who go through epic transformation, and two stock-character men who don’t. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2021

Sure enough, Ailyn Pérez’s Tatyana threatens to steal the show, with dazzling vocalism and diva ambition. — Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 18 June 2021

Expect immaculate vocalism and a canny mix of old favorites and newer compositions. — Star Tribune, 20 Nov. 2020

One of those singers was mezzo-soprano Kindra Scharich, whose velvety vocalism illuminated the kindly character of Dodo in this bracing tale of faith and repression. — Georgia Rowe, The Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2019

His rhythms have been fudged; his operas have become occasions for vulgar high-note battles rather than displays of refinement, subtle vocalism and meticulous wedding of text and music. — Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 23 June 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined at sense 2