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Meaning of intonation
The rise and fall of pitch when speaking.
Etymology of intonation
The word "intonation" comes from the Latin "intonare," which means "to sound" or "to sing," and is related to the verb "tonare," meaning "to thunder"
The term has been used in linguistics since the 16th century to describe the musical quality of speech
Synonyms
modulation
inflection
pitch
tone
accent
emphasis
stress
cadence
rhythm
melody
pronunciation
enunciation
articulation
delivery
expression
voice
timbre
resonance
phonation
vocalization
utterance
speech
diction
eloquence
fluency
phrasing
intonational
prosody
cadency
sonority
vocalism
songfulness
lyricism
musicality
chant
recitation
declamation
oration
eloquence
Definitions
- The melody or rhythm of speech, especially the rise and fall of pitch when speaking
- * A particular way of speaking or pronouncing words, especially one that is characteristic of a particular region or social class
Usage Examples
- The actor's intonation brought the character to life
- * The teacher worked with the student to improve their intonation in English
- * The singer's intonation was perfect, with a smooth transition between notes
Antonyms
monotone
flatness
dullness
uniformity
sameness
constancy
evenness
steadiness
consistency
inexpressiveness
tonelessness
pitchlessness
accentlessness
stresslessness
emotionlessness
apathy
indifference
neutrality
flatness
lifelessness
woodenness
stiffness
rigidity