Definition of Intonation

1. Noun. Rise and fall of the voice pitch.

Exact synonyms: Modulation, Pitch Contour
Generic synonyms: Inflection, Prosody
Specialized synonyms: Intonation Pattern, Drone, Droning, Monotone, Singsong
Derivative terms: Intonate, Intonate, Intone, Intone, Modulate

2. Noun. Singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong.
Generic synonyms: Singing, Vocalizing
Derivative terms: Intonate, Intone

3. Noun. The act of singing in a monotonous tone.
Exact synonyms: Chanting
Generic synonyms: Singing, Vocalizing
Specialized synonyms: Cantillation
Derivative terms: Chant, Intonate, Intone, Intone

4. Noun. The production of musical tones (by voice or instrument); especially the exactitude of the pitch relations.
Generic synonyms: Music
Specialized synonyms: Fixed Intonation
Derivative terms: Intonate, Intone

Definition of Intonation

1. n. A thundering; thunder.

2. n. The act of sounding the tones of the musical scale.

Definition of Intonation

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Intonation

intolerant
intolerant
intolerantly
intolerantness
intolerant of(p)
intomb
intombed
intombing
intombs
intonaco
intonacos
intonate
intonated
intonates
intonating
intonation (current term)
intonational
intonations
intonation pattern
intone
intoned
intoner
intoners
intones
intoning
intonings
intorsion
intort
intorted
intorting

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