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vocalese

noun
vo·​ca·​lese | \ ˌvōkəˈlēz, -ˈlēs\
plural -s

Definition of vocalese

: a jazz vocal style in which the voice emulates an instrumental part

History and Etymology for vocalese

probably alteration (influenced by -ese entry 1) of vocalise

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