"vocal" meaning in English

See vocal in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈvəʊ.kəl/ [UK], /ˈvoʊ.kəl/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Mélange a trois-vocal.wav [UK] Forms: vocal [positive], more vocal [comparative], most vocal [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Vocal cords, groups, performances, etc. are related to the voice or speaking.
    Sense id: simple-vocal-en-adj-4ETlYhGV
  2. If your are vocal, you speak out about topics you care about.
    Sense id: simple-vocal-en-adj-ihiSbFKk

Noun

IPA: /ˈvəʊ.kəl/ [UK], /ˈvoʊ.kəl/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Mélange a trois-vocal.wav [UK] Forms: vocal [singular], vocals [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A vocal is the musical part performed by singers.
    Sense id: simple-vocal-en-noun--rpa1~6m
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      "tags": [
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      ]
    },
    {
      "form": "more vocal",
      "tags": [
        "comparative"
      ]
    },
    {
      "form": "most vocal",
      "tags": [
        "superlative"
      ]
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      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "She has a beautiful vocal range and can sing both high and low notes effortlessly."
        },
        {
          "text": "The choir practice their vocal parts to prepare for the upcoming performance."
        }
      ],
      "glosses": [
        "Vocal cords, groups, performances, etc. are related to the voice or speaking."
      ],
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    },
    {
      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "She's a vocal critic of the government."
        },
        {
          "text": "The student was very vocal about his disagreement with the new school policy."
        },
        {
          "text": "The politician was known for her vocal opposition to the new tax proposal."
        }
      ],
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      ],
      "id": "simple-vocal-en-adj-ihiSbFKk"
    }
  ],
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      "ipa": "/ˈvəʊ.kəl/",
      "tags": [
        "UK"
      ]
    },
    {
      "ipa": "/ˈvoʊ.kəl/",
      "tags": [
        "US"
      ]
    },
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      "tags": [
        "UK"
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    }
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      "tags": [
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        {
          "text": "The song has a beautiful melody together with a great vocal."
        },
        {
          "text": "The vocals were recorded after the rest of the song."
        }
      ],
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        "A vocal is the musical part performed by singers."
      ],
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      "tags": [
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    },
    {
      "ipa": "/ˈvoʊ.kəl/",
      "tags": [
        "US"
      ]
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        "UK"
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    }
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{
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      "form": "vocal",
      "tags": [
        "positive"
      ]
    },
    {
      "form": "more vocal",
      "tags": [
        "comparative"
      ]
    },
    {
      "form": "most vocal",
      "tags": [
        "superlative"
      ]
    }
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  "senses": [
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      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "She has a beautiful vocal range and can sing both high and low notes effortlessly."
        },
        {
          "text": "The choir practice their vocal parts to prepare for the upcoming performance."
        }
      ],
      "glosses": [
        "Vocal cords, groups, performances, etc. are related to the voice or speaking."
      ]
    },
    {
      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "She's a vocal critic of the government."
        },
        {
          "text": "The student was very vocal about his disagreement with the new school policy."
        },
        {
          "text": "The politician was known for her vocal opposition to the new tax proposal."
        }
      ],
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        "If your are vocal, you speak out about topics you care about."
      ]
    }
  ],
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      "ipa": "/ˈvəʊ.kəl/",
      "tags": [
        "UK"
      ]
    },
    {
      "ipa": "/ˈvoʊ.kəl/",
      "tags": [
        "US"
      ]
    },
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      "tags": [
        "UK"
      ]
    }
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      "form": "vocal",
      "tags": [
        "singular"
      ]
    },
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      "tags": [
        "plural"
      ]
    }
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        {
          "text": "The song has a beautiful melody together with a great vocal."
        },
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        }
      ],
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      ]
    }
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      "tags": [
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    },
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      "tags": [
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      ]
    },
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      "audio": "LL-Q1860 (eng)-Mélange a trois-vocal.wav",
      "tags": [
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      ]
    }
  ],
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}

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