lead vocals

noun

The primary words of a song, sung by the lead vocalist to the same tune as the primary melody.

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Meanings

nounlead vocals pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyentertainmentThe primary words of a song, sung by the lead vocalist to the same tune as the primary melody.
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APA

lead vocals. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lead%20vocals

MLA

“lead vocals.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lead%20vocals. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lead vocals,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lead%20vocals.

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