Meaning & Definition of Intonation in English
English⟶
Intonation
/ɪntəneʃən/
noun
1. Rise and fall of the voice pitch
synonym:
- intonation,
- modulation,
- pitch contour
2. Singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong
synonym:
- intonation
3. The act of singing in a monotonous tone
synonym:
- intonation,
- chanting
4. The production of musical tones (by voice or instrument)
- Especially the exactitude of the pitch relations
synonym:
- intonation