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intonation

[in-toh-ney-shuhn, -tuh-]

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noun

the pattern or melody of pitch changes in connected speech, especially the pitch pattern of a sentence, which distinguishes kinds of sentences or speakers of different language cultures.
the act or manner of intonating.
the manner of producing musical tones, specifically the relation in pitch of tones to their key or harmony.
something that is intoned or chanted.
the opening phrase in a Gregorian chant, usually sung by one or two voices.

intonation

/ ˌɪ�Գ�əʊˈ�Ա�ɪʃə�� /

the sound pattern of phrases and sentences produced by pitch variation in the voice
the act or manner of intoning
an intoned, chanted, or monotonous utterance; incantation
music the opening of a piece of plainsong, sung by a soloist
music
1. the correct or accurate pitching of intervals
2. the capacity to play or sing in tune See also just intonation

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First recorded in 1610–20, intonation is from the Medieval Latin word ��Գٴǲ��پ�ō��- (stem of ��Գٴǲ��پ�ō ). See intonate, -ion

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He tried to focus on his mannerisms, on the intonation of his voice.

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And then when I was singing, he took me through every intonation of how he heard it.

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But in the second version, the added focus, through intonation, implies that "toy" contrasts with the previously discussed "blicket."

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His personality is conveyed through the different intonations in which he delivers his name.

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So every weekend we had a Zoom and taught her the rhythm, intonation, subtext.

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