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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

The Giant does not appear on stage, and the voice part is usually prerecorded.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2022

Cue Health, which makes an at-home Covid-19 test, tapped the actress Gal Gadot to voice part of its upcoming inaugural Super Bowl spot.

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 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

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 Wilson, Christopher

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