Rose was sewn directly onto Merman like a stripper's gown, highlighting her theatrical and vocal endowments while finessing the rest.

Many critics and opera buffs wonder whether it is wise for two singers with such different vocal endowments to sing together so often.

If Mr. Bjoerling's compact physique and cheerful round face were reminiscent of his father, his vocal endowment was judged to be distinctly modest.

"In terms of vocal endowment, technical security and longevity, he was unequaled among baritones of his generation at the Metropolitan."

In terms of vocal endowment, the German soprano should probably never have taken on Brunnhilde in the "Ring" cycle at all.

The moment was a thrilling reminder that Vaughan possessed the most formidable vocal endowment of any jazz singer.

Chrysothemis calls for a dramatic soprano of almost equal vocal endowment, stinting only in long-term stamina.

Some critics and connoisseurs, while freely acknowledging Mr. Domingo's dedication and vocal endowment, have found his work a bit bland.

To judge purely from vocal endowment, he should be devoting himself to bel canto repertory, like Belcore in Donizetti's "Elisir d'Amore."

How could an artist of such splendor, such authority, such vocal endowment, have remained virtually unknown?