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
- noun The rise and fall of the voice in speech, which conveys meaning, mood, or whether a sentence is a statement or a question.
- noun Accuracy of pitch when singing or playing an instrument.