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
Jessica is likely warming up her vocals to sing many lullabies in this new, exciting season.
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025
Here, the sound quality proved to be clear and balanced, with clean vocals and mid-range tones, and enough bass to keep a rhythm without distortion.
—New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
And outside Yang and Carpenter’s vocals, the performances from new cast members like Jeremy Culhane are noteworthy.
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
Sam Rivers, who served as the bassist of and provided backing vocals for nu metal band Limp Bizkit, has died at the age of 48, the group announced on social media.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
Snider’s cracking vocals are laid over simple drums and riffs closer to blues than folk.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
The song starts with Stanley on vocals, accompanied by a baroque-sounding 12-string acoustic guitar pattern.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The melancholic pop-rock of the title track showcases the group’s strong vocals and has already earned some long-overdue domestic success.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Cryer got some surprise help in the form of backup vocals when veteran teammate and longtime country music enthusiast Jimmy Butler took a mic and started singing next to him.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Sarah Scott, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025
Here, the sound quality proved to be clear and balanced, with clean vocals and mid-range tones, and enough bass to keep a rhythm without distortion.
—New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
And outside Yang and Carpenter’s vocals, the performances from new cast members like Jeremy Culhane are noteworthy.
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
Sam Rivers, who served as the bassist of and provided backing vocals for nu metal band Limp Bizkit, has died at the age of 48, the group announced on social media.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
Snider’s cracking vocals are laid over simple drums and riffs closer to blues than folk.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
The song starts with Stanley on vocals, accompanied by a baroque-sounding 12-string acoustic guitar pattern.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The melancholic pop-rock of the title track showcases the group’s strong vocals and has already earned some long-overdue domestic success.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Cryer got some surprise help in the form of backup vocals when veteran teammate and longtime country music enthusiast Jimmy Butler took a mic and started singing next to him.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocals
Noun
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Both songs appear to be passionate ballads by the two impressive vocalists, with Erivo lending her melodic riff to Dorothy’s iconic line.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Tonatiuh croons a few ballads, though Lopez skillfully takes on most of the heavy musical work.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
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It’s been a long time coming for the 33-year-old, who began writing songs as a teenager and landing gigs on the side as — of all things — a Hannah Montana impersonator.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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Their songs have also featured themes of faith, conflict, and country.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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The lyrics, some inspired by proverbs and biblical passages, convey the fervor of his first love with God, without losing his personal touch.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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So to this day, 'Borderline's' lyrics are mumbled on SNL.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Vocals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocals. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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