Vocalization (Noun)
Meaning 1
The use of uttered sounds for auditory communication.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Birds use vocalization to communicate with other birds, including songs and chirps that signal aggression, courtship, or warning calls.
- The researcher studied the vocalization patterns of primates to learn more about their social behavior and communication strategies.
- Infants begin to develop vocalization skills from birth, initially through crying and cooing, and gradually progress to babbling and eventually speaking.
- The whale's vocalization is a complex series of clicks and moans that can be heard for miles, serving as a vital means of communication underwater.
- In many cultures, the use of vocalization is a key aspect of spiritual practices, such as chanting or singing hymns, which can induce a meditative or transcendent state.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Exclamation
- Paging
- Vociferation
- Jubilation
- Yell
- Hem
- Profanity
- Croak
- Shout
- Speaking
- Rasp
- Sputter
- Roll Call
- Ululation
- Speech
- Pronunciation
- Mumble
- Expletive
- Growling
- Exultation
- Snarl
- Call
- Sigh
- Laugh
- Groan
- Cry
- Howl
Related Words
Meaning 2
The sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract; "a singer takes good care of his voice"; "the giraffe cannot make any vocalizations".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.