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intonation
[ in-toh-ney-shuhn, -tuh- ]
noun
- the pattern or melody of pitch changes in connected speech, especially the pitch pattern of a sentence, which distinguishes kinds of sentences or speakers of different language cultures.
- the act or manner of intonating.
- the manner of producing musical tones, specifically the relation in pitch of tones to their key or harmony.
- something that is intoned or chanted.
- the opening phrase in a Gregorian chant, usually sung by one or two voices.
intonation
/ ˌɪԳəʊˈԱɪʃə /
noun
- the sound pattern of phrases and sentences produced by pitch variation in the voice
- the act or manner of intoning
- an intoned, chanted, or monotonous utterance; incantation
- music the opening of a piece of plainsong, sung by a soloist
- music
- the correct or accurate pitching of intervals
- the capacity to play or sing in tune See also just intonation
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Derived Forms
- ˌԳٴˈԲپDzԲ, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms
- t·ԲtDz· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of intonation1
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Example Sentences
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He tried to focus on his mannerisms, on the intonation of his voice.
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And then when I was singing, he took me through every intonation of how he heard it.
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But in the second version, the added focus, through intonation, implies that "toy" contrasts with the previously discussed "blicket."
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His personality is conveyed through the different intonations in which he delivers his name.
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So every weekend we had a Zoom and taught her the rhythm, intonation, subtext.
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