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Etymology[edit]
Wasei eigo (和製英語; pseudo-anglicism), derived from off + vocal.
Pronunciation[edit]
オフボーカル • (ofubōkaru)
- (music, especially in the context of karaoke) audio without the main vocals; instrumental track
Usage notes[edit]
- Writing it as off vocal (off vocal) is chiefly found in non-running text as decorative Engrish.
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