vocalism meaning and definition

VOCALISM noun

Definition of vocalism (noun)

1. the system of vowels used in a particular language
   • synonyms: vowel system
2. the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract
   • "a singer takes good care of his voice"; "the giraffe cannot make any vocalizations"
   • synonyms: phonation, vocalisation, vocalization, voice, vox