nonvocal

/ˌnän-ˈvō-kəl/ (ame, mw)

nonvocal — adjective

  • nonvocalpositive
  • more nonvocalcomparative
  • most nonvocalsuperlative

1. made without using the human voice, or not connected with speaking or singing.

1.形容詞C1
釋義

made without using the human voice, or not connected with speaking or singing.

例句

Beatriz chose nonvocal music so diners could talk during the wedding meal.

nonvocal music — music without a singer or spoken part

The coach used nonvocal signals from the sideline during the noisy game.

nonvocal signals — messages sent without speaking

同義詞
  • instrumental

    used mainly for music with no singing, not for signals or sounds in general

  • silent

    means making no sound at all, which is broader and stronger than nonvocal

  • unspoken

    fits words or feelings that are not said aloud, not music or sound

反義詞
  • vocal

    the direct opposite for something involving the human voice

  • spoken

    used specifically for language said aloud

  • sung

    used specifically for words or music produced by singing

文法句型

nonvocal + noun

用法筆記

Usually appears before nouns like music, sound, cue, or signal. In music writing, instrumental is often more everyday, while nonvocal is a more technical contrast to anything sung or spoken.

常見錯誤

❌The teacher relied on nonvocal communication like eye contact and hand movements.
✅The teacher relied on nonverbal communication like eye contact and hand movements.
💡'nonvocal' only means not using the voice; 'nonverbal' is the usual broader word for gestures and body language.