devocalize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make toneless; to deprive of vowel quality.
  2. To reduce the volume of the vocalizations of (an animal) by surgically removing tissue from its vocal cords.
  3. To remove the vocals of a song with an AI program creating a false instrumental with imperfections (vocal shadows).

Word forms

devocalize devocalizes devocalizing devocalized

Etymology

From de- + vocalize.

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