Intonation
01
语调
(phonetics) the rising and falling of the voice when speaking
例子
In phonetics, intonation refers to the pattern of rising and falling pitch in speech, which conveys meaning, emotion, and emphasis.
在语音学中，语调指的是语音中音高上升和下降的模式，它传达了意义、情感和强调。
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?
不同的语言有不同的语调模式，例如英语中是非问句末尾的升调，如'Are you coming?'
02
the action of singing in a monotone or unvarying pitch
例子
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
例子
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
例子
The violinist 's intonation was flawless during the concerto.
He adjusted his intonation to match the piano.
词汇树
intonational
intonation
