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unvocal

[uhn-voh-kuhl] / ʌnˈvoʊ kəl /




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He is a man to keep the world's tongue wagging, not too musically always; though himself of very unvocal nature.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 04 by Carlyle, Thomas

Often Elsie used to delight the unvocal brother and sister by singing one of her hymns, which for days afterwards would echo in some "odd corner" of the lonely little herd-boy's brain.

From Geordie's Tryst A Tale of Scottish Life by Rae, Mrs. Milne

The change in public opinion is strikingly illustrated in regard to the songs, which, once voted ineffective and unvocal, have now taken a place in every eminent singer’s repertory.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" by Various

Personally, I admire them very much, but they seem unvocal, and Italy is nothing if not vocal.

From Great Singers on the Art of Singing Educational Conferences with Foremost Artists by Cooke, James Francis

Even in the 'sixties, when nothing later than Lohengrin was known, the charge was brought against the composer that his music was unvocal and could not be sung —the Mastersingers was his answer.

From Richard Wagner Composer of Operas by Runciman, John F.