Intonation, in phonetics, the melodic pattern of an utterance. It conveys differences of expressive meaning (e.g., surprise, anger, or delight), and it can also serve a grammatical function. Intonation is primarily a matter of variation in the pitch of the voice. In such languages as English, it is often accompanied by stress and rhythm to produce meaning. (Tone is also a form of pitch modulation, but the term describes the use of pitch to differentiate words and grammatical categories.)In many languages, including English, intonation distinguishes one type of phrase or sentence from another. The different intonations a person can use to say, "The cup of water is over there" demonstrate this grammatical function: when a person begins with a medium pitch and ends with a lower one (falling intonation), this sentence is a simple assertion, but when a person uses a rising intonation (high final pitch), it is a question.
“Intonation is important ,especially when it
is cold”
-Eugene
Ormandy
-Submitted by
Anagha AK.
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Intonation refers to the variation in pitch and tone while speaking. It
involves the rise and fall of pitch patterns, conveying nuances such as
emotion, emphasis, or grammatical distinctions. For instance, a rising
intonation at the end of a sentence may indicate a question, while a falling
intonation can signal a statement. Intonation plays a crucial role in effective
communication, influencing how messages are perceived.
-Submitted by Ananya Sree
Byju
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