vocalism

(kəl iz′əm)

noun

  1. the use of the voice, as in speaking or singing; vocalization
  2. the art of singing
    1. the system of vowels peculiar to a given language, dialect, etc.
    2. a vocalic sound; vowel

See vocalism in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. Use of the voice in speaking or singing.
  2. Music The act, technique, or art of singing.
  3. Linguistics
    a. A vowel sound.
    b. A system of vowels used in a language or dialect.

Related Forms:

  • voˌcal·isˈtic adjective

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