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单词 vocalese
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vocalesen.

Brit. /ˌvəʊkəˈliːz/, /ˌvəʊklˈiːz/, U.S. /ˌvoʊkəˈliz/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: vocal adj., -ese suffix.
Etymology: < vocal adj. + -ese suffix, perhaps partly as an alteration of vocalise n.
1. Song lyrics regarded as a sequence of words or syllables which are sung regardless of meaning. Obsolete.Apparently an isolated use.
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1921 Musical Courier (N.Y.) 24 Nov. 24/2 Songs are merely used as vocalese for making meaningless noises.
2. Originally and chiefly Jazz. A style of singing in which the singer puts words or (esp.) meaningless syllables to a previously instrumental tune. Also: = scat n.6Originally associated with the jazz singer King Pleasure (1922–82).
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society > leisure > the arts > music > performing music > singing > [noun] > jazz singing
scat1929
scat-singing1929
scatting1946
vocalese1955
1955 L. Feather Encycl. Jazz 248 Annie Ross, Eddie Jefferson and others imitated his [sc. King Pleasure's] idea of translating ad lib jazz into ‘vocalese’.
1963 Guardian 5 July 11/1 Her unusual talent for simulating orchestral sounds (the jazz singing style called ‘vocalese’).
1981 N.Y. Times 26 Apr. ii. 21/6 The dub versions were a big hit with disk jockeys, who could add their own madcap patter and vocalese.
2017 Advertiser (Austral.) (Nexis) 16 June 20 This was followed by a wordless number consisting of vocalese, bop phrases, and some fine guitar work.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2018; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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