Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun An exercise or study for singers, usually without words. Compare solfeggio.

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  • verb British Alternative spelling of vocalize.
  • noun a vocal exercise sung in one or more vowels without actually forming any words

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • verb utter with vibrating vocal chords
  • verb pronounce as a vowel
  • verb utter speech sounds
  • verb sing (each note a scale or in a melody) with the same vowel
  • verb express or state clearly

Etymologies

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From vocal +‎ -ise

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From French

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