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voice part

American  

noun

Music.
  1. the melody or succession of tones for one of the voices or instruments in a harmonic or concerted composition.


voice part British  

noun

  1. a melodic line written for the voice

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of voice part

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

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We got together, we had coffee, and I think he was very interested in the new game, almost kind of wondering whether maybe he could have a voice part in it.

From The Verge Apr. 14, 2022

After a playing small voice part in the animated feature “Rio 2,” Monáe yearned for a role in a big-budget fantasy feature.

From New York Times May 20, 2020

She also recorded a voice part for Wes Anderson’s 2018 film Isle of Dogs, playing a scientist called Yoko Ono.

From The Guardian Oct. 10, 2018

Now that I am 65, her voice, part of the soundtrack of my life, is comforting.

From Washington Post Mar. 11, 2016

The voice part is of just an octave's range, and there are no aggressive coloratura passages or high notes.

From Shakespeare and Music by Christopher Wilson

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