VOCAL | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word VOCAL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of VOCAL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Vocal

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

late Middle English: from Latin vocalis, from vox, voc- (see voice). Current senses of the noun date from the 1920s

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈvəʊkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

relating to the human voice

Short Definition:

relating to human voice

Examples:
  • non-linguistic vocal effects like laughs and sobs
Definition:

(of music) consisting of or incorporating singing

Short Definition:

consisting of or incorporating singing

Examples:
  • a four-part vocal composition
  • a vocal bassline
Definition:

expressing opinions or feelings freely or loudly

Short Definition:

expressing opinions or feelings freely or loudly

Examples:
  • he was vocal in condemning the action

Word: Vocal

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈvəʊkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a part of a piece of music that is sung

Short Definition:

part of piece of music that is sung

Examples:
  • a clear guitar backing topped with haunting vocals
  • I was singing along with the vocal

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