Meaning of 'intonation'

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Meaning of ‘intonation’

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intonation

noun

the production of musical tones (by voice or instrument)

noun

the act of singing in a monotonous tone

Synonyms: chanting

noun

singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong

noun

rise and fall of the voice pitch

Synonyms: modulation

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