Intonation

/ˌɪntənˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌɪntəˈneɪʃən/

Intonation

(phonetics) the rising and falling of the voice when speaking

synonyms : modulation

the act of singing in a monotonous tone

synonyms : chanting

singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong

the production of musical tones (by voice or instrument); especially the exactitude of the pitch relations

Examples

1. Any other question, intonation goes down.

2. Intonation is like punctuation.

3. The next thing is intonation.

4. Intonation is the melody of the language.