intonation

Meanings

• Noun

  A way of speaking that shows the meaning and emotion of words, especially by changing the pitch, stress, and rhythm.

  - "She spoke with a sad intonation."
  - "The teacher's intonation conveyed her disapproval."

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Variants

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intonation , intonational , intonations

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'intonar', meaning 'to sing in a tone'.

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Trivia

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1. Intonation is used in speech recognition systems to help identify the spoken words.

2. Some languages, such as Chinese and Vietnamese, rely heavily on intonation to convey meaning.

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Related Concepts

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1. Prosody: The study of the rhythm, meter, and intonation of spoken language.

2. Pitch: The highness or lowness of a sound, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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Intonation plays a crucial role in various aspects of human communication, including tone of voice, emotions, and social interactions. In music, intonation refers to the pitch accuracy of musical notes.

How to Memorize "intonation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person speaking with different intonations to convey various emotions, such as sadness, excitement, or anger.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'intonation' with a musical note or a tone to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Intonation Is A Tone Of Voice' to remember the definition.

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