voice part

American

noun

Music.

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

voice part British

noun

a melodic line written for the voice

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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

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

“Sing for Your Life” is a study in voice: part technical account of the vocal instrument, part celebration of its mysterious capacity to move us through song.

From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2016

When your boss asks for your opinion, what he wants to hear is his in a new voice part!

From New York Times • Sep. 14, 2014

The interest may be said to be mainly concentrated in the orchestra, the voice part being strictly declamatory.

From Masters of French Music by Hervey, Arthur

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