intonation

Meaning of intonation

noun
  1. the rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
    she spoke English with a German intonation
  2. accuracy of pitch in playing or singing, or on a stringed instrument such as a guitar.
    poor woodwind intonation at the opening
  3. the opening phrase of a plainsong melody.

early 17th century (in intonation (sense 3)): from medieval Latin intonatio(n- ), from intonare (see intone).

Information about intonation

  • It is a name.
  • The plural form of intonation is: intonations.
  • Languages ​​in which intonation is used:

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Hyphenation of intonation

in-to-na-tion

  • It consists of 4 syllables and 10 chars.
  • intonation is a word polysyllabic because it has four or more syllables

intonation synonyms

Meaning modulation:

modulation

Meaning chanting:

chanting

Meaning the modulation of intonation or pitch in the voice:

inflection

Meaning the quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it; the degree of highness or lowness of a tone:

pitch

Meaning a modulation of the voice expressing a particular feeling or mood:

tone

Meaning the character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity:

timbre

Meaning a modulation or inflection of the voice:

cadence

Meaning the status of a younger branch of a family:

cadency

Meaning a characteristic rising and falling of the voice when speaking; a pleasant gentle accent:

lilt

Meaning the action or fact of accentuating or of being accentuated:

accentuation

Meaning special importance, value, or prominence given to something:

emphasis

Meaning pressure or tension exerted on a material object:

stress

Meaning a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country, area, or social class:

accent

Meaning a strong outdoor shoe with ornamental perforated patterns in the leather:

brogue

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