intonate
intonate

intonation


Definition: Meaning of, intonation in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪntəˈneɪʃ(ə)n /

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intonation intonations
  1. [uncountable and countable] the way in which the level of your voice changes in order to add meaning to what you are saying, for example by going up at the end of a question
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  2. [uncountable] technical the playing or singing of correct musical notes
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intonation used in phrases

  • fixed intonation (noun)
    1. the intonation of keyboard instruments where the pitch of each note is fixed and cannot be varied by the performer
  • intonation pattern (noun)
    1. intonations characteristic of questions and requests and statements
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