unvocal
Americanadjective
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not outspoken; reserved; not eloquent in speech; inarticulate.
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not mellifluous, as the speaking voice.
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not melodious; unmusical.
unvocal attempts at writing art songs.
Etymology
Origin of unvocal
Example Sentences
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Jerky approximations quickly end In void unvocal chasms.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 February 15, 1890 by Various
Often Elsie used to delight the unvocal brother and sister by singing one of her hymns, which for days afterwards would echo in some "odd corner" of the lonely little herd-boy's brain.
From Geordie's Tryst A Tale of Scottish Life by Rae, Mrs. Milne
Even in the 'sixties, when nothing later than Lohengrin was known, the charge was brought against the composer that his music was unvocal and could not be sung —the Mastersingers was his answer.
From Richard Wagner Composer of Operas by Runciman, John F.
The change in public opinion is strikingly illustrated in regard to the songs, which, once voted ineffective and unvocal, have now taken a place in every eminent singer’s repertory.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" by Various
In the second-story front room at Mrs. McKee's, the barytone slept heavily, and made divers unvocal sounds.
From K by Rinehart, Mary Roberts
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