vocalism

A noun referring to the system of vowels used in a particular language or the sound produced by the vibration of the vocal folds, modified by the resonance of the vocal tract.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das das Vokalsystem einer bestimmten Sprache bezeichnet oder einen durch Schwingung der Stimmbänder erzeugten und durch Resonanz des Vokaltrakts veränderten Laut.

1. Vowel system C1 formal

   The set or system of vowel sounds used in a particular language or dialect.

   • The vocalism of Old English differs significantly from that of Modern English.
   • Linguists study the vocalism of various Romance languages.
   • The vocalism in this dialect includes several nasalized vowels.

   🇩🇪Vokalismus

   Synonyme: vowel system

2. Vocal sound production C1 formal

   The sound produced by the vibration of the vocal cords, modified by the resonance of the vocal tract.

   • The singer's vocalism was praised for its clarity and range.
   • Proper vocalism is essential for effective public speaking.
   • The study of vocalism includes both phonation and articulation.

   🇩🇪Vokalismus

   Synonyme: phonationutterancevocalizationvoicing

• vocalisms plural form
• vocalisms' possessive plural form
• vocalism's possessive singular form