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vocables
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any written or spoken word considered as a series of letters and sounds, regardless of its meaning
- Even though the vocable was part of the song, it didn’t add to the meaning of the lyrics.
- The vocable "uh" is often used in conversation as a hesitation sound, without any specific meaning.
- The poem used many unusual vocables to create a unique rhythm and sound.
- While the vocable sounded familiar, its true significance remained unclear in the conversation.
- In some tribal languages, vocables are used in chants that hold significance beyond their literal meaning.
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