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Intonation
02
the act of singing in a monotonous tone
03
singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong
04
the production of musical tones (by voice or instrument); especially the exactitude of the pitch relations
Example
The tonal patterns in Japanese intonation can indicate politeness levels in speech.
The linguist used symbols to mark tones and intonations in the transcription of the spoken language.
He took private lessons to improve his bowing technique and intonation on the cello.
The guitarist adjusted the tuning pegs to sharpen the strings, ensuring precise intonation for the intricate guitar solo.
As part of the language course, students practiced enouncing sentences in a way that reflected the proper intonation and stress patterns of the language.