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intonation

[in-toh-ney-shuhn, -tuh-] / ˌɪn toʊˈneɪ ʃən, -tə- /


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His unique delivery – conversational and charismatic, combining Jamaican intonation with witty Britishisms and elevated vocabulary – was already in place.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

In “Quisiera Saber,” Rubio beckons to someone she desires but cannot have in a dreamy intonation, channeling Lana del Rey and backed by percussion and strings reserved for boleros romanticos.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2025

He tried to focus on his mannerisms, on the intonation of his voice.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025

But in the second version, the added focus, through intonation, implies that "toy" contrasts with the previously discussed "blicket."

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024

A number of YouTube videos provide comparisons that you can listen to, for example comparisons of just intonation and equal temperament, or comparisons of various temperaments.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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