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vocals

UK //ˈvəʊkəlz//US //ˈvoʊkəlz//

词源

源自拉丁语 vocalis(声音的),通过古法语 vocale 进入英语,指与嗓音相关的事物。

noun

❶ 指歌曲中由人声演唱的部分,通常区别于乐器伴奏。在音乐作品中,人声旋律和歌词是主要表现手段。

“The band is looking for a singer with strong vocals.”

(乐队正在寻找一位嗓音强劲的主唱。)

“Her vocals on the chorus gave me chills.”

(她在副歌部分的人声演唱让我起鸡皮疙瘩。)

同义词:singing, voice, vocal performance

常见短语

lead vocals — 指歌曲中担任主唱的部分,负责演唱主要旋律和歌词,区别于背景和声。

“She took the lead vocals while the others harmonized.”

(她担任主唱,其他人负责和声。)

backing vocals — 指歌曲中衬托主唱的辅助人声部分,通常以和声或伴唱形式出现。

“The backing vocals created a rich texture in the bridge section.”

(桥段部分的背景和声营造出丰富的质感。)