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Intonation — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • intonation noun The rise and fall of the voice in speech, which conveys meaning, mood, or whether a sentence is a statement or a question.

Senses

Intonation is used for these senses in English:

  • intonation (linguistics) The rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
  • intonation Singing or playing in good tune or otherwise.
  • intonation 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.

intonation — full definition

  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.
  2. noun Accuracy of pitch when singing or playing an instrument.

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