vocal meaning and definition

VOCAL noun

Definition of vocal (noun)

1. music intended to be performed by one or more singers, usually with instrumental accompaniment
   • synonyms: vocal music
2. a short musical composition with words
   • "a successful musical must have at least three good songs"
   • synonyms: song

VOCAL adjective

Definition of vocal (adjective)

1. relating to or designed for or using the singing voice
   • "vocal technique"; "the vocal repertoire"; "organized a vocal group to sing his compositions"
   • antonym: instrumental
2. having or using the power to produce speech or sound
   • "vocal organs"; "all vocal beings hymned their praise"
3. given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
   • "outspoken in their opposition to segregation"; "a vocal assembly"
   • synonyms: outspoken
4. full of the sound of voices
   • "a playground vocal with the shouts and laughter of children"