Intonation
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intonation
(phonetics) the rising and falling of the voice when speaking
Exempel
In phonetics, intonation refers to the pattern of rising and falling pitch in speech, which conveys meaning, emotion, and emphasis.
Inom fonetik hänvisar intonation till mönstret av stigande och fallande tonhöjd i tal, som förmedlar mening, känsla och betoning.
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?
Olika språk har distinkta intonationsmönster, såsom den stigande intonationen i slutet av ja-nej-frågor på engelska, som i 'Are you coming?'
02
the action of singing in a monotone or unvarying pitch
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
The violinist 's intonation was flawless during the concerto.
He adjusted his intonation to match the piano.
Lexikalt Träd
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