vocalism

Art of singing

Vocalism refers to the use of the voice in singing or speech, particularly the technique or style of vocal production.

In linguistics, it denotes the vowel system of a language or the vowel patterns within words.

A singer's vocalism might be praised for its clarity and control: Her vocalism brought new depth to the aria.

phonetics

vowel

Unobstructed speech sound

phonemeMinimal distinctive sound unit
diphthongComplex vowel gliding between positions
monophthongSteady, ungliding vowel sound

articulation · phonation · resonance · formant · oral cavity · voiced · unvoiced · syllable · stress · pitch

speech

pronunciation

Manner of speaking words

dictionChoice of words
enunciationClarity of spoken words
elocutionFormal speaking skill

intonation · inflection · prosody · cadence · articulation · clarity · projection · delivery · utterance · oratory

singing

melody

Pleasing sequence of notes

vibratoOscillating pitch effect
sopranoHighest female voice range
tenorEssential meaning or import

alto · bass · baritone · falsetto · belting · crooning · opera · cantata · recital · aria

choral

choir

Organized group of singers

chorusSingers performing together
ensembleUnified group or outfit
acapellaVocal music, no instruments

barbershop · duet · trio · quartet · blend · harmony · polyphony · counterpoint · homophony · unison

Opposites

sound production method

vocalisminstrumentalism

Theories as useful tools

instrumental music · instrumentation · instrumentals · orchestral music · instrumental accompaniment

phonological element type

vocalismconsonantal

Of obstructed speech sounds

Phrases

backup vocalistSecondary singer supporting lead
lead vocalistPrimary singer in group
backing vocalistSinger supporting the frontperson
female vocalist
jazz vocalistSinger of improvisational music

Family

vocalize, vocalist, vocalized, vocalization, vocalizing, vocalists, vocalizer

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Rated G