vocalism

noun vo·cal·ism \ ˈvō-kə-ˌli-zəm \

Definition of vocalism

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

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His entrance aria was pure vocal gold, while his ardent Arturo dominated the third act with one virtuosic feat of vocalism after another.

— john von rhein, chicagotribune.com, "Spectacular singing sparks Lyric's revival of 'I Puritani'," 5 Feb. 2018
Johnson-Moore captures the saucy-vulnerable mix of Roxie and produces sizzling vocalism.

— tim smith, baltimoresun.com, "ArtsCentric offers all-African-American production of 'Chicago'," 2 Aug. 2017
Ms. Buck was wonderful, her vocalism soaring, strong and pure.

— james r. oestreich, New York Times, "Review: LoftOpera Stages a Rarity, With Lingerie," 26 June 2017
A gifted singing actor, Schrott shaded the role with robust vocalism and keen comic timing.

— georgia rowe, The Mercury News, "Review: A seductive ‘Don Giovanni’ on the prowl at SF Opera," 5 June 2017

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in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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