Vocalism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vocalism is a noun meaning Speaking or singing.
Meaning
Speaking or singing.
More Meanings
- (linguistics) The vowel sounds used in a language.
- (linguistics) The vowels, sequence of vowels, or the quality peculiar to the vowels of a given word or group of words.
Example Sentences
The exciting vocalism of Leontyne Price
All forms contain a base *θirr- or *θurr-. Types 1 and 2 [which contain *θirr] may have been influenced by θirri̯are 'to screech', suggesting that the forms with *θurr- preserve the original vocalism.
Word Forms
- vocalisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vocalizing, singing, vocalization, vocal, vocalisation, vociferation.
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