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Intonation
01
intonatie
(phonetics) the rising and falling of the voice when speaking
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In phonetics, intonation refers to the pattern of rising and falling pitch in speech, which conveys meaning, emotion, and emphasis.
In de fonetiek verwijst intonatie naar het patroon van stijgende en dalende toonhoogte in spraak, dat betekenis, emotie en nadruk overbrengt.
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?
Verschillende talen hebben verschillende intonatiepatronen, zoals de stijgende intonatie aan het einde van ja-nee vragen in het Engels, zoals in 'Are you coming?'
02
the action of singing in a monotone or unvarying pitch
Voorbeelden
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
Voorbeelden
The cantor led the congregation with the intonation.
The intonation marked the start of the Gregorian chant.
04
the production of musical tones, particularly the precision of pitch by voice or instrument
Voorbeelden
The violinist 's intonation was flawless during the concerto.
He adjusted his intonation to match the piano.
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