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Vocalism

Vocalism \Vo"cal*ism\ (v[=o]"kal*[i^]z'm), n.

  1. The exercise of the vocal organs; vocalization.

  2. A vocalic sound. [R.]

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vocalism

n. 1 speaking or singing 2 (context linguistics English) The vowel sounds used in a language

Usage examples of "vocalism".

His superb highclass vocalism, which by its superquality greatly enhanced his already international reputation, was vociferously applauded by the large audience among which were to be noticed many prominent members of the clergy as well as representatives of the press and the bar and the other learned professions.

Their vocalisms were restrained, and only one in a group spoke at a time.