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A '''voice''' is the [[sound]] or sounds projected by creature, mainly [[human]]s, in the form of singing, screaming, shouting, etc. A voice is necessary for all spoken [[language]]s. | A '''voice''' is the [[sound]] or sounds projected by creature, mainly [[human]]s, in the form of singing, screaming, shouting, etc. A voice is necessary for all spoken [[language]]s. | ||
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| + | Voice also refers to a form of a [[verb]]. The ''active voice'' indicates that the subject is acting (e.g., "I ate the sandwich"), whereas the ''passive voice'' indicates that the subject is being acted on (e.g., "The sandwich was eaten").<ref>[http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_vmood.html Verbs: Voice and Mood]</ref> | ||
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[[Category:Music]] | [[Category:Music]] | ||
[[Category:Languages]] | [[Category:Languages]] | ||
Revision as of 20:09, May 29, 2008
A voice is the sound or sounds projected by creature, mainly humans, in the form of singing, screaming, shouting, etc. A voice is necessary for all spoken languages.
Voice also refers to a form of a verb. The active voice indicates that the subject is acting (e.g., "I ate the sandwich"), whereas the passive voice indicates that the subject is being acted on (e.g., "The sandwich was eaten").[1]