Meaning & use

vocalization

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The act or process of producing sound with the voice, or the sounds so produced.

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The birdwatcher recorded the unusual vocalizations of the rare warbler.

Singers practice vocalization exercises to warm up their range.

A note on using this word

Vocalization is used both in music training and in biology to describe sounds animals make with their vocal organs.

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