vocal

声の、発声の

声や、話すこと、歌うことに関係する様子。

やさしい英語で： Connected with the voice, speaking, or singing.

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

よく使う表現： vocal cords, vocal range, vocal training, vocal problems

声を上げる、意見をはっきり言う

自分の意見を隠さず、強くはっきりと述べる様子。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： vocal about something (Parents were vocal about the lack of school buses.); vocal in doing something (She was vocal in opposing the changes.)

類義語： outspoken

反対語： silent

よく使う表現： vocal critic, vocal supporter, vocal about something

声に出す、歌われる

話したり歌ったりして、声で表現される様子。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： spoken, sung

よく使う表現： vocal prayer, vocal melody, vocal expression

ボーカル、歌唱パート

曲の中で、声で歌われる部分。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： singing part

よく使う表現： lead vocal, backing vocal, record a vocal