definition of
intonation

[1] #1 intonation n. [modulation, pitch contour] rise and fall of the voice pitch. wn

[2] #2 intonation n. singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong. wn

[3] #3 intonation n. [chanting] the act of singing in a monotonous tone. wn

[4] #4 intonation n. the production of musical tones (by voice or instrument); especially the exactitude of the pitch relations. wn