vocoder
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of vocoder
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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She’s known for a soft, whispery vocal tone that occasionally detonates into a scream—here, it’s robotized via vocoder to suggest coldness and distance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
The vocoder styling flourish of closing track “Into the Sun” gives one final mood shift as the almost achingly sweet vocals and lyrics transport listeners to a realm of sentiment and gratitude.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026
Martin spent the set switching among the saxophone, synths, the vocoder and doing live production.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2023
I’m sure there are lush subtleties to be heard when she juliennes her voice into thick, synthetic chords via vocoder, but so much of her performance was lost in the mix.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 31, 2023
As the second set of drawings neared completion, Ishie glanced at the clock, then turned to the Cow's vocoder.
From Where I Wasn't Going by Walt Richmond
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