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Intonation
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entonação
(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.
Na fonética, a entonação refere-se ao padrão de subida e descida do tom na fala, que transmite significado, emoção e ênfase.
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?
Diferentes idiomas têm padrões de entonação distintos, como a entonação ascendente no final de perguntas sim-não em inglês, como em 'Are you coming?'
02
the action of singing in a monotone or unvarying pitch
Exemplos
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
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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
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The violinist 's intonation was flawless during the concerto.
He adjusted his intonation to match the piano.
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