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Definitions for Intonation
[1] 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.
[2] the act or manner of intonating.
[3] the manner of producing musical tones, specifically the relation in pitch of tones to their key or harmony.
[4] something that is intoned or chanted.
[5] the opening phrase in a Gregorian chant, usually sung by one or two voices.
[6] the sound pattern of phrases and sentences produced by pitch variation in the voice
[7] the act or manner of intoning
[8] an intoned, chanted, or monotonous utterance; incantation
[9] music the opening of a piece of plainsong, sung by a soloist
[10] music the correct or accurate pitching of intervals the capacity to play or sing in tune See also just intonation
Words related to Intonation
sound, enunciation, tone, articulation, modulation, accent, pronunciation, emphasis, pitch, tonality
Words nearby Intonation
intolerance, intolerant, intomb, intonaco, intonate, intonation, intonation pattern, intone, intorsion, intorted, intortor
Origin of Intonation
First recorded in 1610–20, intonation is from the Medieval Latin word intonātiōn- (stem of intonātiō ). See intonate, -ion
Other words from Intonation
in·to·na·tion·al , adjective
Synonyms for Intonation
accent, articulation, emphasis, enunciation, modulation, pitch, pronunciation, sound, tonality, tone, tone of voice