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intonation

Posted on July 14, 2016July 15, 2016 by admin

In tə neI shən
noun
1. the pattern of changes in pitch of the speaking or singing voice.
In English, rising intonation at the end of a statement usually signals a question.
2. the act or manner of speaking, esp. with regard to pitch and its reflection of meaning.
The drama teacher had us study two actors’ intonation of the same lines from Shakespeare.
3. the act or manner of producing musical tones.
The bassoonist, whose intonation is usually perfect, was tonight consistently flat.
To play in this quartet, you will need a clarinet that has better intonation.

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