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intonation in German

intonation in German is Intonation, Satzmelodie, Sprachmelodie — intonation means the rise and fall of the voice in speech, which conveys meaning, mood, or whether a sentence is a statement or a question.

intonation in German

Intonation
noun
(linguistics) The rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
Satzmelodie
noun
(linguistics) The rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
Sprachmelodie
noun
(linguistics) The rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
Tongebung
noun
(linguistics) The rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
Intonation
noun
Singing or playing in good tune or otherwise.
Ansatz
noun
Singing or playing in good tune or otherwise.
Intonierung
noun
Singing or playing in good tune or otherwise.
Tongebung
noun
Singing or playing in good tune or otherwise.
Tonhöhenfeinabstimmung
noun
Singing or playing in good tune or otherwise.
Intonation
noun
Reciting in a musical prolonged tone; intonating or singing of the opening phrase of a plain-chant, psalm, or canticle by a single voice, as of a priest.
Vorsingen der Anfangsworte
noun
Reciting in a musical prolonged tone; intonating or singing of the opening phrase of a plain-chant, psalm, or canticle by a single voice, as of a priest.

What does "intonation" mean?

  1. noun The rise and fall of the voice in speech, which conveys meaning, mood, or whether a sentence is a statement or a question.
    "Rising intonation at the end turns the statement into a question."
  2. noun Accuracy of pitch when singing or playing an instrument.
    "The violins' intonation drifted sharp in the warm hall."
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intonation in a sentence

  • Rising intonation at the end turns the statement into a question.
  • His flat intonation made it hard to tell whether he was joking.
  • The violins' intonation drifted sharp in the warm hall.
  • Long tones are the fastest way to fix a beginner's intonation.

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What is "intonation" in German?

"intonation" in German is Intonation, Satzmelodie, Sprachmelodie. intonation means: The rise and fall of the voice in speech, which conveys meaning, mood, or whether a sentence is a statement or a question.

How do you use "intonation" in a sentence?

Example: "Rising intonation at the end turns the statement into a question." In German, "intonation" is Intonation, Satzmelodie, Sprachmelodie.

Are there other ways to say "intonation" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "intonation": Intonation, Satzmelodie, Sprachmelodie, Tongebung, Ansatz, Intonierung.

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