vocality

noun

vo·​cal·​i·​ty vōˈkalətē 

-ətē, 

-i

plural -es

1

: possession or exercise of vocal powers

the orator accompanied his fine vocality with a series of six gestures

—S. H. Adams

2

: the quality or state of being vocal

specifically : the quality or state of being voiced or vocalic

simple tones do have vowel quality, and vocality should be added to the list of tonal dimensions

—R. S. Woodworth

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