What does vocal mean?
Vocal means Of, pertaining to, or resembling the human voice or speech..
Vocal
/ˈvəʊ̯.kəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Of, pertaining to, or resembling the human voice or speech..
Definitions by Sense
- Of, pertaining to, or resembling the human voice or speech.
- Uttered or modulated by the voice; expressed in words.
- (phonetics) A vocal sound; specifically, a purely vocal element of speech, unmodified except by resonance; a vowel or a diphthong; a tonic element; a tonic.
- (music) A part of a piece of music that is sung.
- (Catholicism) A man in the Roman Catholic Church who has a right to vote in certain elections.
Example Sentences
vocal problems
vocal melody, vocal prayer, vocal worship
Best cuts: "The Evil Dude," "Kung Fu, Too!" "Mama Love," "New Orleans" (with a punchy vocal by Teresa Brewer).
Synonyms for vocal
Antonyms for vocal
Related Words
Word Forms
- more vocal
- most vocal
- vocals
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for vocal?
Common synonyms include oral, audible, song, loud.
What is the opposite of vocal?
Possible antonyms include inaudible, quiet, silent, voiceless.
How do you use vocal in a sentence?
vocal problems
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