vocoder
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of vocoder
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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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
As guitarists plucked the tune of “Sabor a Mí,” a classic Mexican bolero, he began to sing, his voice transformed through a vocoder to eerie and achingly modern effect.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 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
By the time Walsh trotted out the vocoder for Henley’s “Those Shoes,” the crowd was as frenzied as you could have hoped, given the lateness of the hour and the average age of attendee.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2021
Mike switched off the vocoder, flipped his intercom to the temporary galley in the morgue, and ordered two breakfasts readied.
From Where I Wasn't Going by Richmond, Walt
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