adjective / noun
vocal
VOH-kul/ˈvəʊkl/
Relating to expression through the human voice.
She gives a vocal performance while another woman plays piano.
Etymology
Originally describing something spoken or produced by the voice, vocal also came to mean outspoken: making one's opinions heard rather than merely making a sound.
In context
very small minority so those of us who do not want to see that sort of behavior in our town in our in our communities we need to to be vocal and also we need to listen
More examples
- The singers do vocal warmups before every rehearsal.
- Residents are vocal about their concerns at the meeting.
- She sings the lead vocal on the band's latest song.
Forms
vocal · vocals · more vocal · most vocal
vocalist noun — A singer, especially in a musical group.
vocalize verb — To produce sounds with the voice.
Similar words
- spoken
- Produced by speaking rather than singing or writing.
- outspoken
- Emphasizes frank opinions, often despite disagreement or social pressure.