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vocal vs lay

lay vs vocal

vocal and lay both are nouns.

vocal and lay both are adjectives.

vocal is not a verb while lay is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vocal Yes Yes No No
lay Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, lay is a hyponym of vocal; that is, lay is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than vocal:
  • vocal: a short musical composition with words
  • lay: a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
Other hyponyms of vocal include religious song, anthem, aria, ballad, barcarole, barcarolle, ditty, coronach, dirge, lament, requiem, threnody, drinking song, folk ballad, folk song, folksong, lied, love-song, love song, berceuse, cradlesong, lullaby, golden oldie, oldie, partsong, prothalamion, prothalamium, roundelay, banquet song, scolion, serenade, torch song, work song, twist song.
vocal (noun) lay (noun)
music intended to be performed by one or more singers, usually with instrumental accompaniment a narrative poem of popular origin
a short musical composition with words a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
vocal (adjective) lay (adjective)
having or using the power to produce speech or sound not of or from a profession
relating to or designed for or using the singing voice characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
full of the sound of voices
vocal (verb) lay (verb)
put in a horizontal position
put into a certain place or abstract location
lay eggs
prepare or position for action or operation
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
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