INTONATION

[noun] - the sound changes produced by the rise and fall of the voice when speaking, esp. when this has an effect on the meaning of what is saidStress and intonation are not easy to learn in a foreign language. [U]The end of a sentence that is not a question is usually marked by falling intonation. [U]It's difficult getting computers to talk with a natural intonation. [C]She was a brilliant vocalist with perfect intonation. [U]In music intonation means the degree of accuracy of the notes that are played.The violinist had good intonation, and a wonderful singing tone.