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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

She landed the voice part of the determined but forgetful mother fish Dory, in the animated film Finding Nemo.

From The Guardian • Nov. 26, 2016

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

From Washington Post • Mar. 11, 2016

He flung up a hand to detain her, then poured out in a low voice part of the feeling pent up in him.

From Mavericks by Raine, William MacLeod

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