vocal

Connected with the voice, speaking, or singing.

• She takes vocal lessons.
• The singer damaged his vocal cords.
• Regular practice helped improve her vocal range.

Common phrases: vocal cords, vocal range, vocal training, vocal problems

Expressing your opinions openly and strongly.

• He is a vocal critic of the plan.
• Residents became more vocal about the noise.
• A vocal minority opposed the new rules.

How to use it: vocal about something (Parents were vocal about the lack of school buses.); vocal in doing something (She was vocal in opposing the changes.)

Similar words: outspoken

Opposites: silent

Common phrases: vocal critic, vocal supporter, vocal about something

Produced with the voice, by speaking or singing.

• The piece ends with a vocal melody.
• They began the service with vocal prayer.
• His vocal expression of thanks surprised the usually quiet group.

Similar words: spoken, sung

Common phrases: vocal prayer, vocal melody, vocal expression

The part of a song or other music that is sung.

• Her vocal sounds beautiful.
• We recorded the vocals yesterday.
• The guitar is too loud in the mix, so raise the vocal.

Similar words: singing part

Common phrases: lead vocal, backing vocal, record a vocal