Intonation Definition & Meaning
intonation
- noun
- rise and fall of the voice pitch
- singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong
- the act of singing in a monotonous tone
- the production of musical tones (by voice or instrument); especially the exactitude of the pitch relations
"Intonation" in song lyrics
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"setting intonation"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with intonation
Usage tips for "intonation"
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- What does intonation mean?
- rise and fall of the voice pitch singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong the act of singing in a monotonous tone the production of musical tones (by voice or instrument); especially the exactitude of the pitch relations
- What part of speech is intonation?
- Intonation is a noun.
- How many definitions does intonation have?
- Intonation has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).