Associations to the word «Vocalism»

Wiktionary

VOCALISM, noun. Speaking or singing
VOCALISM, noun. (linguistics) The vowel sounds used in a language

Dictionary definition

VOCALISM, noun. The system of vowels used in a particular language.
VOCALISM, noun. The sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract; "a singer takes good care of his voice"; "the giraffe cannot make any vocalizations".

Wise words

Language is a process of free creation; its laws and principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even the interpretation and use of words involves a process of free creation.
Noam Chomsky