intonation
/ˌɪntəˈneɪʃn; ˌɪntə`neʃən/ n
1 [U] intoning 吟诵; 吟唱: the intonation of a prayer 祈祷文的吟诵.
2
(a) [C, U] rise and fall of the pitch of the voice in speaking, esp as this affects the meaning of what is said 语音的抑扬; 语调; 音调
In English, some questions have a rising intonation. 英语中有些疑问句需用升调.
a change of intonation 语调的变化
[attrib 作定语]
intonation patterns 语调类型. Cf 参看 inflection 2, stress 3.
(b) [C] slight accent in speaking （说话时稍含民族的、 地方的或个人的）口音
speak English with a Welsh intonation 说英语稍带威尔士口音.
3 [U] (music 音) quality of playing or singing in tune （演奏或唱歌中的）调音
The violin's intonation was poor. 这个小提琴的调音不准.