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adjective

ˈvō-kəl How to pronounce vocal (audio)
Definition of vocalnext
as in voiced
expressed or communicated by voice our cat is given to making strange vocal noises in the dead of night

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vocal

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noun

as in ballad
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment a recording artist who arranges his own vocals

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Recent Examples of vocal
Adjective
Whitney Whitney not only underwent months of silence but also vocal surgery. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 The Sunflower Bean guitarist had spent the past two months writing and recording dozens of new songs, painstakingly tracking every instrument and vocal part on his own. — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2026
Noun
Several years after forming, Morbid Angel recorded their first-ever album, Abominations of Desolation, with Browning on lead vocals and drums. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 14 July 2026 Produced by legendary producer DJ Premier and featuring new vocals and lyrics from breakout artist Samara Cyn. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for vocal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocal
  1. voiced
  2. ballad
  3. spoken
  4. song
  5. uttered
  6. lyric
  7. oral
  8. hymn
Adjective
  • Sanders, who co-directed the original movie and voiced Stitch, reprised his voice-over role in the 2025 update.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 23 July 2025
  • Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.
    — Jordana Comiter, People.com, 24 May 2025
Definition of voiced
Noun
  • But in keeping with its protagonist’s difficulty staring at his feelings head-on, The Vampire Lestat—and the marketing that preceded its premiere—doesn’t start with ballads or sensual odes to far-reaching love.
    — Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
  • As the group grew in fame and notoriety, their sound evolved, mixing heavy metal with more emotional, dynamic ballads.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of ballad
Adjective
  • Developers who use multiple AI agents simultaneously can switch between them using the illuminated keys, and a dedicated voice recorder shortcut supports spoken prompts.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
  • Shorts from around the world are eligible, provided English is the submission’s primary spoken language, and a $50 submission fee applies.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
Definition of spoken
Noun
  • There’s one more named Faith after the George Michael song she was conceived to.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • Their songs crescendo in waves, surging like radio static, echoing like a drum.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026
Definition of song
Adjective
  • For all their speed-to-market and trend obsessions, fashion companies struggle to update the systems and materials that go into their products, meaning churn reigns and improvements are consigned to that oft-uttered utopian destination known as ‘when there’s time’.
    — Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Each line encourages a body to shift when uttered or even when read silently to oneself.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Definition of uttered
Noun
  • The lyrics take cues from electroclash’s nocturnal storytelling, while the production mixes screeching brostep, hyperpop, hard techno, and UKG.
    — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026
  • Lest things get predictable, Tasjan’s adept at letting the music battle with the lyrics in a way that hints at how any experience is far more complex than we are led to believe.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
Definition of lyric
Adjective
  • Cyclosporiasis is treated with the oral antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), commonly sold as Bactrim, Septra and Cotrim, and taken for 10 days, according to the CDC.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 13 July 2026
  • Graf is expected to rule after oral arguments scheduled in early September, shortly before the anniversary of Kirk’s death.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of oral
Noun
  • One of six children, Tyler grew up idolizing Tina Turner and Janis Joplin and singing hymns in the Anglican church her parents attended.
    — Adela Suliman, NBC news, 9 July 2026
  • On this particular afternoon, worship began with an opening hymn that Brown led from the back, a one-woman choir.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of hymn

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