Vocal Definition & Meaning
vocal
- adjective
- relating to or designed for or using the singing voice; "vocal technique"; "the vocal repertoire"; "organized a vocal group to sing his compositions"
- having or using the power to produce speech or sound; "vocal organs"; "all vocal beings hymned their praise"
- given to expressing yourself freely or insistently; "outspoken in their opposition to segregation"; "a vocal assembly"
- full of the sound of voices; "a playground vocal with the shouts and laughter of children"
- noun
- music intended to be performed by one or more singers, usually with instrumental accompaniment
- a short musical composition with words; "a successful musical must have at least three good songs"
"Vocal" in song lyrics
See how vocal is used in real songs:
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"The grievances of my people must be made vocal"
Algorithm — Suffer Great Nation -
"Plan to be the next mogul, through rap vocal"
All City — The Actual -
"We not just local, world wide vocal"
Big Moe f/ C-Mo, Z-Ro — Grindin
Words that rhyme with vocal
Usage tips for "vocal"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "vocal" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for vocal to find words that pair well.
Use "vocal" in a verse
Now that you know what "vocal" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does vocal mean?
- relating to or designed for or using the singing voice; "vocal technique"; "the vocal repertoire"; "organized a vocal group to sing his compositions" having or using the power to produce speech or sound; "vocal organs"; "all vocal beings hymned their praise" given to expressing yourself freely or insistently; "outspoken in their opposition to segregation"; "a vocal assembly" full of the sound of voices
- What part of speech is vocal?
- Vocal is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does vocal have?
- Vocal has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).
