# vocalese

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Jazz singing genre where the lyrics are written to melodies that were originally parts of an all-instrumental composition or improvisation.

## Etymology
From vocal + -ese.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/vocalese