Vocal
adjective
Related to the human voice.
She has a beautiful vocal tone.
Often appears as...
- vocal range
- vocal abilities
adjective
Expressing opinions or feelings freely or loudly.
He was vocal about his opposition to the plan.
Often appears as...
- vocal opposition
- vocal critic
noun
A piece of music that is sung.
The vocals in this song are amazing.
Often appears as...
- lead vocals
- backing vocals
Usage tips
Musical
adjective
Related to the human voice.
She has a beautiful vocal tone.
Often appears as...
- vocal range
- vocal abilities
adjective
Expressing opinions or feelings freely or loudly.
He was vocal about his opposition to the plan.
Often appears as...
- vocal opposition
- vocal critic
noun
A piece of music that is sung.
The vocals in this song are amazing.
Often appears as...
- lead vocals
- backing vocals
Usage tips
Musical
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Pro Tip 1/3Voice Quality
Describes the sound of a person's singing or speaking voice.
Her vocal performance was stunning.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Singing
It can refer to speaking voices, not just singing voices.
His vocal delivery during the speech was powerful.
Pro Tip 3/3Health and Emotion
A person's emotions or health can affect their vocal qualities.
She sounded hoarse; her vocal condition wasn't the best.
Pro Tip 1/3Voice Quality
Describes the sound of a person's singing or speaking voice.
Her vocal performance was stunning.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Singing
It can refer to speaking voices, not just singing voices.
His vocal delivery during the speech was powerful.
Pro Tip 3/3Health and Emotion
A person's emotions or health can affect their vocal qualities.
She sounded hoarse; her vocal condition wasn't the best.
Pro Tip 1/3Voice Quality
Describes the sound of a person's singing or speaking voice.
Her vocal performance was stunning.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Singing
It can refer to speaking voices, not just singing voices.
His vocal delivery during the speech was powerful.
Pro Tip 3/3Health and Emotion
A person's emotions or health can affect their vocal qualities.
She sounded hoarse; her vocal condition wasn't the best.
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Blueprint for a quiet...
course helped design the beautiful Ted mainstage and he told me that for years he had been worried about the growing erosion of focus and privacy in modern offices and of course we had been worrying about the same thing and been pretty vocal about it so fast forward two years we have now formed a partnership with
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What’s a squillo, and...
Singers expand their lung capacity and perfect their posture for consistent, controlled airflow. The concert hall helps as well, with rigid surfaces that reflect sound waves towards the audience. All singers take advantage of these techniques, but different vocal signatures demand different physical preparation.
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Why you don’t like the...
your friend or your boss. We can also use, as a predictor, the vocal posture. Meaning, how you decide to place your voice when you talk to someone. And you vocal posture, when you talk to your spouse, can help predict not only if, but also when you will divorce.
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How do steroids affect...
promote body and facial hair growth, enlargement of the vocal cords and deepening of the voice, increased muscle mass and strength, and increased stature and bone mass. Recreational steroid users are after the anabolic, growth promoting effects.
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How to understand power...
if it motivates enough people to change their thinking and actions. And so the sixth source of power is numbers, lots of humans. A vocal mass of people creates power by expressing collective intensity of interest and by asserting legitimacy.
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How to speak so that...
I'm going to show you the six vocal warm-up exercises that I do before every talk I ever do. Any time you're going to talk to anybody important, do these. First, arms up, deep breath in, and sigh out, ahhhhh, like that. One more time.
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Why does your voice...
but as you age, your larynx ages too. During puberty, the first major shift starts, as your voice begins to deepen. This happens when your larynx grows in size, elongating the vocal folds and opening up more room for them to vibrate.
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The Smartest Parrots in...
Now before we start, Einstein, do you need to clear your throat? Irene has come to see Einstein firsthand because she's heard of her impressive vocal abilities. Now Einstein just took a trip all around the world.
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The Secret Culture of...
with their tail and then go through and pick them off what do you hear when you're under water like that or can you hear what what's this the audio world down down there like it can be very vocal um these are
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Why do we hiccup? - John...
The movement of the diaphragm initiates a sudden intake of air, but the closure of the vocal chords stops it from entering the wind pipe and reaching the lungs. It also creates the characteristic "hic."
Video examples
Blueprint for a quiet...
course helped design the beautiful Ted mainstage and he told me that for years he had been worried about the growing erosion of focus and privacy in modern offices and of course we had been worrying about the same thing and been pretty vocal about it so fast forward two years we have now formed a partnership with
Video examples
What’s a squillo, and...
Singers expand their lung capacity and perfect their posture for consistent, controlled airflow. The concert hall helps as well, with rigid surfaces that reflect sound waves towards the audience. All singers take advantage of these techniques, but different vocal signatures demand different physical preparation.
Video examples
Why you don’t like the...
your friend or your boss. We can also use, as a predictor, the vocal posture. Meaning, how you decide to place your voice when you talk to someone. And you vocal posture, when you talk to your spouse, can help predict not only if, but also when you will divorce.
Video examples
How do steroids affect...
promote body and facial hair growth, enlargement of the vocal cords and deepening of the voice, increased muscle mass and strength, and increased stature and bone mass. Recreational steroid users are after the anabolic, growth promoting effects.
Video examples
How to understand power...
if it motivates enough people to change their thinking and actions. And so the sixth source of power is numbers, lots of humans. A vocal mass of people creates power by expressing collective intensity of interest and by asserting legitimacy.
Video examples
How to speak so that...
I'm going to show you the six vocal warm-up exercises that I do before every talk I ever do. Any time you're going to talk to anybody important, do these. First, arms up, deep breath in, and sigh out, ahhhhh, like that. One more time.
Video examples
Why does your voice...
but as you age, your larynx ages too. During puberty, the first major shift starts, as your voice begins to deepen. This happens when your larynx grows in size, elongating the vocal folds and opening up more room for them to vibrate.
Video examples
The Smartest Parrots in...
Now before we start, Einstein, do you need to clear your throat? Irene has come to see Einstein firsthand because she's heard of her impressive vocal abilities. Now Einstein just took a trip all around the world.
Video examples
The Secret Culture of...
with their tail and then go through and pick them off what do you hear when you're under water like that or can you hear what what's this the audio world down down there like it can be very vocal um these are
Video examples
Why do we hiccup? - John...
The movement of the diaphragm initiates a sudden intake of air, but the closure of the vocal chords stops it from entering the wind pipe and reaching the lungs. It also creates the characteristic "hic."
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
When I listen to a song, I don't say, 'Oh my gosh, that vocal line she sang was the best thing I ever heard.' I'm thinking, 'That lyric just moves me. That lyric just said what I feel better than I could say it myself.
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Joe Budden
American Musician
I will alway support anybody being vocal about their mental illness, how they're dealing with it, and how it affects them. And I'll always support people waking up and paying attention to that.
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James Blake
American Athlete
A lot of the vocal music I've been doing recently has been quite clubby. But that's mainly because I've had more time to go to clubs, and that normally breeds that kind of influence.
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Jim Carroll
American Author
I once said a poet has the right to sing as loudly and vocally as he wants to. Most poets should face a rock n' roll audience for one night to keep them honest.
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Jared Dudley
American Coach
I try and be very vocal. You know, talking to people and getting on guys. I try to help guys get in the right position whether it be on offense or defense.
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Jack Bruce
Musician
I had a lot of vocal problems when I was younger. I don't know if it's down to leading a healthier lifestyle or what but my range has increased.
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Harvey Mason, Jr.
American Producer
A vocal producer is very important, and it's a very important component of an overall successful and good-sounding record.
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Jimmy Somerville
Scottish Musician
I discovered later in life that there's not that many men with a counter-tenor vocal ability.
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Erick Morillo
American Businessman
I feel that in the underground world, there's not enough vocals out there.
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Trevor Ariza
I'm a laid-back dude, period, but I can be vocal, if need be.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
When I listen to a song, I don't say, 'Oh my gosh, that vocal line she sang was the best thing I ever heard.' I'm thinking, 'That lyric just moves me. That lyric just said what I feel better than I could say it myself.
Quote examples
Joe Budden
American Musician
I will alway support anybody being vocal about their mental illness, how they're dealing with it, and how it affects them. And I'll always support people waking up and paying attention to that.
Quote examples
James Blake
American Athlete
A lot of the vocal music I've been doing recently has been quite clubby. But that's mainly because I've had more time to go to clubs, and that normally breeds that kind of influence.
Quote examples
Jim Carroll
American Author
I once said a poet has the right to sing as loudly and vocally as he wants to. Most poets should face a rock n' roll audience for one night to keep them honest.
Quote examples
Jared Dudley
American Coach
I try and be very vocal. You know, talking to people and getting on guys. I try to help guys get in the right position whether it be on offense or defense.
Quote examples
Jack Bruce
Musician
I had a lot of vocal problems when I was younger. I don't know if it's down to leading a healthier lifestyle or what but my range has increased.
Quote examples
Harvey Mason, Jr.
American Producer
A vocal producer is very important, and it's a very important component of an overall successful and good-sounding record.
Quote examples
Jimmy Somerville
Scottish Musician
I discovered later in life that there's not that many men with a counter-tenor vocal ability.
Quote examples
Erick Morillo
American Businessman
I feel that in the underground world, there's not enough vocals out there.
Quote examples
Trevor Ariza
I'm a laid-back dude, period, but I can be vocal, if need be.
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