vocalism

• Système des voyelles d'une langue ou d'un dialecte ; ensemble des sons voyelles. Également, action ou manière de former les voyelles, ou production vocale de sons par vibration des cordes vocales.

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.

1. Vowel systemC1formal

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

   Vocalisme

   • 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.

   Synonymesvowel system

2. Vocal sound productionC1formal

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

   Production de sons vocaux

   • 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.

   Synonymesphonationutterancevocalizationvoicing