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Intonation meaning

What does “intonation” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“intonation” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: rise and fall of the voice pitch.

intonation

noun

  1. rise and fall of the voice pitch

    Synonymsmodulationpitch contour

  2. singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong

  3. the act of singing in a monotonous tone

    Synonymschanting

  4. the production of musical tones (by voice or instrument); especially the exactitude of the pitch relations

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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