intonation

/ˌɪntənˈeɪʃən/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. rise and fall of the voice pitch
2. singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong
3. the act of singing in a monotonous tone
4. the production of musical tones (by voice or instrument); especially the exactitude of the pitch relations

Synonyms for intonation

• modulation
• pitch contour
• chanting

Words that rhyme with intonation

• operation
• variation
• representation
• separation
• association
• derivation
• elevation
• inclination
• preparation
• application
• combination
• concentration
• formation
• foundation
• generation
• irritation
• organisation
• organization
• presentation
• radiation
• regulation
• relaxation
• replication
• reservation
• restoration
• translation
• accommodation
• administration
• animation
• assimilation