Thesaurus results for VOCALS

vocals

noun

plural of vocal

as in ballads

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 vocals The project offers more of those syrupy melodics, with Shimmy’s distinct, saxophone-like vocals guiding listeners through a romantic landscape. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026 Readily available stem separators automatically split a complete song into vocals, instruments, bass, and drums, commenters noted. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026 Country singer James Dupré performs vocals for the concerts, while Travis makes a special appearance and greets the audience. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 The Digital Sound Enhancement Engine creates a more immersive soundscape by delivering clear and detailed sound, as well as natural vocals and balanced tuning. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026 Footage from the performance — which saw Reeves perform with two other women — quickly circulated online, with many slamming the trio’s vocals during the song. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 O’Connor, who previously toured with MGMT, joined Modest Mouse on guitar and backing vocals in 2021, first appearing on An Eraser and a Maze, which the band released on June 5. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2026 Absolutely’s groundedness can, in part, be credited to the journey of creating her second studio album, Paracosm, a dark-leaning, 13-track record that features self-examining lyrics and dynamic vocals, ranging from airy whispers to soaring belts. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026 Produced with Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo of Daft Punk and featuring vocals from Lovefoxxx of Brazilian band CSS, the song helped define the film’s aesthetic and became one of the signature electronic tracks of the 2010s. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 29 July 2026

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Their videos work as a modern take on the narcocorridos – ballads about the trafficking underworld that drug kingpins used to praise themselves and communicate with each other, said security expert Alexei Chévez.

— Rey Rodríguez, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Much of Tulu literature and folklore has been preserved through oral tradition, especially epic ballads called paddanas.

— Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of ballads

Noun

The lessons of the civil rights movement, the language and songs of homelands, our stories, music and cuisines, have so much power.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
The project is built around songs that have maintained relevance in the cultural mainstream for decades, pairing each with a different collaborator.

— Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of songs

Noun

Still, the fandoms that are most likely to post emo lyrics or examine the most devastating lines could have a slightly inflated score.

— Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Considering the cross-generational appeal of Orzabal’s songs, being allowed a peek into the experiences that informed his lyrics and the creation of the music is a rare treat.

— Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of lyrics

Noun

Faithful gather to sing hymns and sip Bloody Marys, and a revolving cast of chaplains, including one who once served at the University of Texas chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, lead services.

— Pam LeBlanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
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

Definition of hymns

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