Synonyms for vocal
ˈvoʊ kəlvo·cal

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1. vocal

   Oral (Latin os, the mouth) signifies uttered through the mouth or (in common phrase) by word of mouth; verbal (Latin verbum, a word) signifies of, pertaining to, or connected with words, especially with words as distinguished from the ideas they convey; vocal (Latin vox, the voice) signifies of or pertaining to the voice, uttered or modulated by the voice, and especially uttered with or sounding with full, resonant voice; literal (Latin litera, a letter) signifies consisting of or expressed by letters, or according to the letter, in the broader sense of the exact meaning or requirement of the words used; what is called "the letter of the law" is its literal meaning without going behind what is expressed by the letters on the page. Thus oral applies to that which is given by spoken words in distinction from that which is written or printed; as, oral tradition; an oral examination. By this rule we should in strictness speak of an oral contract or an oral message, but verbal contract and verbal message, as indicating that which is by spoken rather than by written words, have become so fixed in the language that they can probably never be changed; this usage is also in line with other idioms of the language; as, "I give you my word," "a true man's word is as good as his bond," "by word of mouth," etc. A verbal translation may be oral or written, so that it is word for word; a literal translation follows the construction and idiom of the original as well as the words; a literal translation is more than one that is merely verbal; both verbal and literal are opposed to free. In the same sense, of attending to words only, we speak of verbal criticism, a verbal change. Vocal has primary reference to the human voice; as, vocal sounds, vocal music; vocal may be applied within certain limits to inarticulate sounds given forth by other animals than man; as, the woods were vocal with the songs of birds; oral is never so applied, but is limited to articulate utterance regarded as having a definite meaning; as, an oral statement.

   Synonyms:
   literal, oral, verbal

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1. vocal music, vocalnoun

   music intended to be performed by one or more singers, usually with instrumental accompaniment

   Synonyms:
   vocal music, song

   Antonyms:
   incommunicative, instrumental, uncommunicative, soft

2. song, vocaladjective

   a short musical composition with words

   "a successful musical must have at least three good songs"

   Synonyms:
   birdsong, vocal music, strain, birdcall, song, call

   Antonyms:
   instrumental, uncommunicative, incommunicative, soft

3. vocaladjective

   relating to or designed for or using the singing voice

   "vocal technique"; "the vocal repertoire"; "organized a vocal group to sing his compositions"

   Synonyms:
   outspoken

   Antonyms:
   instrumental, incommunicative, soft, uncommunicative

4. vocaladjective

   having or using the power to produce speech or sound

   "vocal organs"; "all vocal beings hymned their praise"

   Synonyms:
   outspoken

   Antonyms:
   instrumental, incommunicative, uncommunicative, soft

5. outspoken, vocaladjective

   given to expressing yourself freely or insistently

   "outspoken in their opposition to segregation"; "a vocal assembly"

   Synonyms:
   free-spoken, outspoken, forthright, point-blank, candid, blunt, plainspoken, straight-from-the-shoulder, frank

   Antonyms:
   uncommunicative, incommunicative, soft, instrumental

6. vocaladjective

   full of the sound of voices

   "a playground vocal with the shouts and laughter of children"

   Synonyms:
   outspoken

   Antonyms:
   incommunicative, instrumental, soft, uncommunicative

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1. • Music

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1. List of paraphrases for "vocal":

   vowel, voice, vociferous, noisy

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1. Joe McBride:

   We would like to see a much more vocal and involved leadership, one that is clearly in support of their officers when those officers are doing what’s right.

2. Todd Rosenbluth:

   Bill Gross obviously has a brand that resonates with investors but to gather major assets, investors want more - more of a longer track record with more success, bill Gross makes vocal investment calls, but investors want to see it translate into long-term results.

3. Ali Malik:

   Lawyers are relatively more vocal against militancy and they are fighting cases against people accused of terrorism, so it would make sense that they are being targeted, an attack on lawyers makes a mockery of the law enforcement agencies, it undermines the promises of the state against terrorists and breeds fear among vulnerable citizens.

4. Elissa Wall:

   It’s painful sometimes to be out in the open and be vocal about these memories, and as painful as it is to be an advocate, to be vocal, to be out there, I see it as a necessary role in bringing about education and awareness… There is a sense of bittersweet sadness that we still have work to do.

5. Henry Olsen:

   I think Biden's doing what he can, but these voters lean right on culture and immigration : He's leaning left on those issues and that holds him back, i don't think the modern Democratic Party, with its vocal cultural left, can win 40 % of non-college whites [ again ] absent a big GOP misstep.