vocalism
noun
vo·cal·ism
ˈvō-kə-ˌli-zəm 
1
a
: the vowel system of a language or dialect
b
: the pattern of vowels in a word or paradigm
2
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As the program stretched toward the light, Tines unveiled several feats of vocalism, each more staggering than the last.
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Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Apr. 2023
What emerges is a feast of vocalism from four multidimensional characters — played by women — who go through epic transformation, and two stock-character men who don’t.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2021
Sure enough, Ailyn Pérez’s Tatyana threatens to steal the show, with dazzling vocalism and diva ambition.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 18 June 2021
Expect immaculate vocalism and a canny mix of old favorites and newer compositions.
—Star Tribune, 20 Nov. 2020
One of those singers was mezzo-soprano Kindra Scharich, whose velvety vocalism illuminated the kindly character of Dodo in this bracing tale of faith and repression.
—Georgia Rowe, The Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2019
His rhythms have been fudged; his operas have become occasions for vulgar high-note battles rather than displays of refinement, subtle vocalism and meticulous wedding of text and music.
—Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 23 June 2019
His entrance aria was pure vocal gold, while his ardent Arturo dominated the third act with one virtuosic feat of vocalism after another.
—John Von Rhein, chicagotribune.com, 5 Feb. 2018
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Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Apr. 2023
What emerges is a feast of vocalism from four multidimensional characters — played by women — who go through epic transformation, and two stock-character men who don’t.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2021
Sure enough, Ailyn Pérez’s Tatyana threatens to steal the show, with dazzling vocalism and diva ambition.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 18 June 2021
Expect immaculate vocalism and a canny mix of old favorites and newer compositions.
—Star Tribune, 20 Nov. 2020
One of those singers was mezzo-soprano Kindra Scharich, whose velvety vocalism illuminated the kindly character of Dodo in this bracing tale of faith and repression.
—Georgia Rowe, The Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2019
His rhythms have been fudged; his operas have become occasions for vulgar high-note battles rather than displays of refinement, subtle vocalism and meticulous wedding of text and music.
—Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 23 June 2019
His entrance aria was pure vocal gold, while his ardent Arturo dominated the third act with one virtuosic feat of vocalism after another.
—John Von Rhein, chicagotribune.com, 5 Feb. 2018
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“Vocalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocalism. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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