Voce
/ˈvoʊ.tʃeɪ/noun
A term used in music to refer to the voice or vocal part.
Did you know?The Latin root 'vox' from which 'voce' derives was often associated with divine utterances and the power of sound in ancient rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wegʲ-
“to convey, to speak”
Latin
Latin
vox
“voice, sound, or call, often used in religious contexts”
Old Italian
Old Italian
voce
“a direct descendant meaning voice, maintaining the musical connotation”
Modern Italian
Italian
voce
“retains the meaning of voice, often used in music and poetry.”
Modern English
English
voce
“used primarily in music to refer to vocal parts.”