What does revoice mean?
Revoice is a transitive verb meaning to give a voice, performance, or recording a new rendering. It is commonly used in film, television, animation, and dubbing, where a character or performer may be given a different voice, a newly recorded voice, or a digitally synthesized voice. The word can also refer to recording or performing vocal material again, as in revoicing narration or dialogue for a revised production. Its prefix re- indicates repetition or renewed treatment, while voice identifies the sound or vocal quality being changed. Revoice is distinct from revoke, which means to cancel or withdraw something, and from reverb, which names an acoustic effect. Although not everyday vocabulary, it is useful in discussions of multilingual versions, animation, dubbing, sound production, and changes made during post-production.
verbTo give a voice or sound a new rendering, especially by recording or performing it again. In media and animation, it can mean replacing the original voice with another voice or a synthesized voice.
- To record or perform a voice or sound again.
- To replace the original voice in a production with another or a synthesized voice.
"The production team revoiced the character to give the dialogue a more expressive tone."
"She revoiced the narration to make it sound more intimate."
"The episode was revoiced in a different language for the international release."
From animation to dubbing, revoicing lets a familiar performance speak again in a new voice.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
Where does revoice come from?
Revoice is formed in English by combining the prefix re-, meaning again or anew, with voice. The underlying word voice comes through Old French from Latin vox, meaning “voice.” The same Latin root appears in related words such as vocal, vocation, and evoke.
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How revoice is actually used
Revoice is relatively uncommon and is especially associated with film, television, animation, and recording. It normally implies changing or renewing the voice, not merely repeating a statement in the same voice.
Easily confused with revoice
Revoice means to give something a new voice or sound, whereas revoke means to cancel or withdraw a rule, permission, or privilege.
Revoice is a verb referring to a new vocal or recorded rendering, while reverb is a noun for the lingering echo or effect produced by sound.