vocoder

vo·cod·er | \ ˈvō-ˈkō-dər

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Definition of vocoder

: an electronic mechanism that reduces speech signals to slowly varying signals transmittable over communication systems of limited frequency bandwidth

Examples of vocoder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ambiguous lyrical mantras float through raspy vocoders toward a glitchy, percussive hook. — Kat Bein, Billboard, "Ardalan Announces Debut LP 'Mr. Good,' Shares Lo-Fi Lead Single 'I Can't Wait': Listen," 13 Aug. 2019 Madonna sings through a vocoder as Blanco thrashes around a circle of judges, newly dressed in saintly garb. — Stephen Daw, Billboard, "Mykki Blanco Explains 'Surreal' Experience of Working With Madonna on 'Dark Ballet' Video," 7 June 2019 Think high-energy dance tunes with Cher's signature vocals ... and just a hint of vocoder. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "Cher Is Releasing an ABBA Cover Album and It Sounds Amazing," 9 Aug. 2018 Zedd mans the keys and the vocoder while Grey handle guitar and drums. — Kat Bein, Billboard, "Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey Meet Ellen in 'The Middle': Watch," 22 May 2018 Cudo and Violent Bear will fill you with indie rock vibes and Rubeo will perform his brand of electro-pop, with keys and a vocoder. — Chris Haghirian, kansascity, "This week's must-see shows: Anna Wise, Cudo, Lucero, K.D. Lang & Wyclef Jean | The Kansas City Star," 5 Mar. 2018 Lead singer Shun Ikegai used a vocoder to fold his voice into the electro layers of sound, creating a spacey, deep, and sometimes menacing atmosphere. — Rob Schwartz, Billboard, "Fuji Rock Fest Celebrates 21st Edition With Gorillaz, Aphex Twin, Bjork...and Rain," 1 Aug. 2017 Drawing upon the vocoder’s association with the otherworldly, Stevens spends much of the record running his voice through machines. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, "A Musical Voyage Through the Solar System, Darkly," 8 June 2017 Not sure where Alex's Daft Punk-like vocoder vocals fit in, but those were pretty OK too. — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, "The 10 Best Moments of the 2017 Billboard Music Awards," 21 May 2017

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“Vocoder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocoder. Accessed 22 Feb. 2020.

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