intonation
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Définition et signification de « intonation » en anglais

Intonation
01

intonation

(phonetics) the rising and falling of the voice when speaking
Exemples
Different languages have distinct intonation patterns, such as the rising intonation at the end of yes-no questions in English, as in ' Are you coming?
Les différentes langues ont des schémas d'intonation distincts, comme l'intonation montante à la fin des questions fermées en anglais, comme dans 'Are you coming?'
02

the action of singing in a monotone or unvarying pitch

Exemples
Students practiced intonation to avoid a flat delivery.
03

the singing by a soloist of the opening phrase in plainsong or chant

Exemples
The intonation marked the start of the Gregorian chant.
04

the production of musical tones, particularly the precision of pitch by voice or instrument

Exemples
He adjusted his intonation to match the piano.
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