intonation
noun uk/ˌɪn.təˈneɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌɪn.təˈneɪ.ʃən/
[ C or U ]（尤指对话语意义有影响的）语调，声调
the sound changes produced by the rise and fall of the voice when speaking, especially when this has an effect on the meaning of what is said
The end of a sentence that is not a question is usually marked by falling intonation. 非疑问句的句尾通常用降调。
[ U ]（演奏或歌唱时音符的）音准
the degree to which the notes of a piece of music are played or sung exactly in tune
The violinist had good intonation, and a wonderful pure tone. 这位小提琴演奏家对音准把握得很好，音色也很纯。