toʊˈneɪ noun
1.
2.
the act or manner of intonating.
3.
the manner of producing musical tones, specifically the relation in pitch of tones to their key or harmony.
4.
something that is intoned or chanted.
5.
the opening phrase in a Gregorian chant, usually sung by one or two voices.
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intonation (ˌɪntəʊˈneɪʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the sound pattern of phrases and sentences produced by pitch variation in the voice |
| 2. | the act or manner of intoning |
| 3. | an intoned, chanted, or monotonous utterance; incantation |
| 4. | music the opening of a piece of plainsong, sung by a soloist |
| 5. | music |
| a. the correct or accurate pitching of intervals | |
| b. See also just intonation the capacity to play or sing in tune | |
| into'national | |
| —adj | |
| intonation (ˌɪntəʊˈneɪʃən) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the sound pattern of phrases and sentences produced by pitch variation in the voice |
| 2. | the act or manner of intoning |
| 3. | an intoned, chanted, or monotonous utterance; incantation |
| 4. | music the opening of a piece of plainsong, sung by a soloist |
| 5. | music |
| a. the correct or accurate pitching of intervals | |
| b. See also just intonation the capacity to play or sing in tune | |
| into'national | |
| —adj | |
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