background vocals

collocation in English

meaningsofbackgroundandvocal

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background
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd/us
/ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd/
used to refer to something that is done before, and in preparation for, ...
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vocal
noun[C usually plural]
uk
/ˈvəʊ.kəl/us
/ˈvoʊ.kəl/
the singing in a piece of ...
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(Definition ofbackgroundandvocalfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofbackground vocals

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Phillinganes played keyboards on this track, as well as singingbackgroundvocals.
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Many bands, at that time, only had the vocals of the lead singer with nobackgroundvocals.
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Several tracks were remixed by adding more guitar, removing some synthesizers, and adding some differentbackgroundvocals.
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She has a tone that melds well with silkybackgroundvocalsand just enough pedal steel.
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Layers ofbackgroundvocalsand roaring electric guitars give the goofy lyrics an appealingly ominous edge.
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The aforementioned songwriters were also involved in performing thebackgroundvocalspresent on the track.
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It eschews contemporary hip hop tastes, and generally features tight bass measures, subtlebackgroundvocals, and light piano.
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The two also performedbackgroundvocalsin the song.
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She discusses further how her songs are built up in layers and parts, from melodies andbackgroundvocalsor sounds.
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The rock sound persists until the end of the song, with occasional verse sections featuringbackgroundvocals, atmospheric sounds and piano.
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Corr plays acoustic and electric guitar as well as piano, keyboard, accordion andbackgroundvocals.
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Only the harmonica andbackgroundvocalswere dubbed in.
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The drumming is slower, thebackgroundvocalsless prominent, the singing less gruff and less like screaming.
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A choir providesbackgroundvocalsthat heighten the song's spiritual nature, and a rock guitar keeps the music dark and mysterious.
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The album contains a contemporary holiday theme, and featured authentic, gospel flavoredbackgroundvocals.
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She has also contributedbackgroundvocalson many other recordings.
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She also performed thebackgroundvocalson the band's debut album but left the band several months after its release.
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Torres also providedbackgroundvocalson the song.
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He has also donebackgroundvocalsfor many of the artists he has produced and written songs for.
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The final chorus culminates with femalebackgroundvocals.
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