■ adjective
1》 relating to the human voice.
↘ Anatomy used in the production of speech sounds.
2》 expressing opinions or feelings freely or loudly.
3》 (of music) consisting of or incorporating singing.
■ noun
1》 (also ~s ) a musical performance involving singing.
2》 a part of a piece of music that is sung.
Derivatives
~ity noun
~ly adverb
Origin
ME: from L. ~is , from vox , voc- (see voice ).