Vocal marking

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Vocal marking is the act of intentionally not singing a song the way it is meant to be sung in order to avoid straining one's vocal cords. If a song has especially high notes, notes which are sustained for a long period of time, or other difficult vocal techniques are required to perform it as intended, a vocalist will "mark" the performance in order to avoid over-exertion. This is generally done in situations where frequent and repeated rehearsal is necessary.