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Intonation
01
entonación
(phonetics) the rising and falling of the voice when speaking
Ejemplos
In some languages, intonation can change the meaning of a word or phrase, as in Mandarin Chinese, where different intonation patterns distinguish between words with the same phonetic sounds.
En algunos idiomas, la entonación puede cambiar el significado de una palabra o frase, como en el chino mandarín, donde diferentes patrones de entonación distinguen entre palabras con los mismos sonidos fonéticos.
02
the action of singing in a monotone or unvarying pitch
Ejemplos
His intonation lacked variation, making the song dull.
03
the singing by a soloist of the opening phrase in plainsong or chant
Ejemplos
Intonation set the pitch for the choir to follow.
04
the production of musical tones, particularly the precision of pitch by voice or instrument
Ejemplos
Intonation errors can ruin an otherwise perfect performance.
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