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 Strange Sensation into this world of sharing vocals and working around another singer, adapting to someone else’s vocal style. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026 This soundbar is specifically designed to help clarify dialogue by raising vocals and clearing pronunciation. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026 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 Rather than using her robust vocals, Jihyo wanted to complement Shenseea’s, opting for a softer, more soulful tone. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Playing the banjo, the guitar and some mandolin as well as singing tenor vocals, Manion became the leader and chief humorist of the band. — Arkansas Online, 11 July 2026 Jagger penned new lyrics, recorded new vocals, and presto — the band made its last classic. — Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 The current Journey lineup features Cain (keyboards, guitar, backing vocals), Schon (lead guitar), Arnel Pineda (lead vocals), Deen Castronovo (drums, vocals), Jason Derlatka (keyboards, vocals) and Todd Jensen (bass, vocals). — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocals
  1. ballads
  2. songs
  3. lyrics
  4. hymns
Noun
  • Those digital Mellotrons balanced against Wilson’s dry 2000s alt-rock production cast Åkerfeldt’s ballads into a searching, uncanny drift at the outskirts of the metal landscape.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026
  • His theory—that the poems must have been patched together much later from various ballads—was not universally accepted.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
Definition of ballads
Noun
  • Within four days, the trio had completed six songs, adopting a simple philosophy that carried through the entire record.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 17 July 2026
  • Still, James and Ian Felice have been writing songs that have shaped both their peers and younger musicians.
    — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
Definition of songs
Noun
  • The video showed the dad of two singing the lyrics to the track, with many commenting that the upload gave them goosebumps and left them sobbing.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • Across the seven tracks, WONHO contributed to the lyrics, composition, production, and arrangement throughout the album.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of lyrics
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
  • Many American poets have written hymns and howls, declarations and outcries for this country that brims with so many people, and so many hopes, from all over the world.
    — Scott Simon, NPR, 4 July 2026
Definition of hymns

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