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intonation - Word of the Day - Fri Nov 3, 2023

Myr

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intonation - (noun) - 1: an intoning; 2: the manner of producing tones with regard to accurate pitch; 3: variation in pitch within an utterance

Episode 1 Singing GIF by America's Got Talent

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To be a good singer, you have to have good intonation.

 

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Some intonations or lack of intonation can be extremely irritating.

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raven1

If you wish to listen to a YouTube essay heavy on examples of great intonation by female singers, check this out.  This combines a review with clips of the artists to illustrate the point.  You can also google "Most Difficult Songs for Female Singers" to find a variety of playlists covering different time periods.  Something for every age. 

I'm sure @drpaladin would enjoy this!  It fits his style by including entertainment and artistic criticism.

 

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Bill W

Intonation also describes how a voice rises and falls in speech.  

The world would be a very dull place if everyone spoke in monotone and didn't use intonation. 

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