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Intonation
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intonazione
(phonetics) the rising and falling of the voice when speaking
Esempi
In phonetics, intonation refers to the pattern of rising and falling pitch in speech, which conveys meaning, emotion, and emphasis.
In fonetica, l'intonazione si riferisce al modello di aumento e diminuzione dell'altezza nel parlato, che trasmette significato, emozione ed enfasi.
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?
Le diverse lingue hanno schemi di intonazione distinti, come l'intonazione ascendente alla fine delle domande sì-no in inglese, come in 'Are you coming?'
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the action of singing in a monotone or unvarying pitch
Esempi
The choir struggled with intonation in the opening hymn.
Students practiced intonation to avoid a flat delivery.
03
the singing by a soloist of the opening phrase in plainsong or chant
Esempi
The cantor led the congregation with the intonation.
The intonation marked the start of the Gregorian chant.
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the production of musical tones, particularly the precision of pitch by voice or instrument
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The violinist 's intonation was flawless during the concerto.
He adjusted his intonation to match the piano.
Albero Lessicale
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