vocal

Pluralvocals

1. 1
   adjective

   Speaking out strongly and often about what you think or feel.

   Like someone who always raises their hand to speak up.

   She was very vocal about the new school rules.

   Local residents have been vocal in their support for the park.

   Similaroutspoken, loud

   Oppositesilent, quiet

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2. 2
   adjective

   Made for or sung by the human voice, not played on instruments.

   Like a song made just for singing, not for guitars or drums.

   The competition includes both vocal and instrumental categories.

   He wrote a vocal piece for four singers.

   Oppositeinstrumental

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3. 3
   adjective

   Connected with the human voice or with speaking.

   Like anything that has to do with the sounds people make when they talk.

   The recording captured every vocal detail of his speech.

   Some birds produce vocal imitations of human words.

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4. 4
   adjective

   Said out loud using the voice, or put into words.

   Like saying something out loud instead of just thinking it.

   She made her thanks vocal rather than writing a note.

   His objection was vocal, clear for everyone to hear.

   Similaroral, spoken, audible

   Oppositesilent, voiceless, inaudible

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5. 5
   nouncountable

   The part of a song that is sung rather than played on instruments.

   Like the singing part of a song, separate from the drums and guitars.

   The lead vocal in this track is really powerful.

   She recorded the vocals in a single afternoon.

   Similarsong

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6. 6
   nouncountable

   A musical act or show that involves singing.

   Like a singing act on a talent show.

   His solo vocal closed the concert to loud applause.

   The evening featured vocals from three rising stars.

   Similarsong

7. 7
   adjective

   Used by the body to make speech sounds.

   Like the parts of an instrument that make the actual sound.

   Singers learn to protect their vocal cords.

   The vocal muscles tighten to raise the pitch.

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8. 8
   adjective

   Able to make voice, speech, or sound.

   Like an animal that can make its own sounds.

   Frogs are highly vocal during the mating season.

   Newborns are vocal long before they can speak.

   Similaraudible, spoken, oral

   Oppositesilent, voiceless, inaudible

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9. 9
   adjective

   Showing feelings or meaning in a clear, lively way.

   His painting felt vocal, full of strong feeling.

   The dancer's movements were vocal and full of life.

   Similarexpressive

   Oppositesilent, quiet

10. 10
    adjective

    Made with a buzzing of the voice box, as in sounds like v, l, m, and n.

    Like the buzz you feel in your throat when you say 'mmm.'

    The letter v stands for a vocal sound.

    Many vocal sounds make your throat buzz.

    Similarvoiced, sonant

    Oppositevoiceless, unvoiced

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