intonation

Converse of object

• rise: Making statements into questions by the use of rising intonation is a type of stepping back from reality.
• improve: Resonance chamber in bell aids projection and improves intonation in the lower register.
• use: Using intonation to constrain language models in speech recognition.
• include: For example observe the tone of your voice, including intonation, timbre, softness, harshness.
• have: I can tell exactly what they're doing, they have the same intonation no matter what the language is.
• fall: A repeats the phrase with a falling intonation that indicates the end of the sentence.

Adjective modifier

• vocal: Poodles are unusually sensitive to vocal intonation, probably one of the reasons they are so easy to train.
• accurate: The string saddles / bridge are best reversed if possible for consistent wear of grooves and accurate intonation.
• perfect: The perfect blend between parts and... perfect intonation are also impressive.
• English: She has also recently conducted research on the acquisition of English intonation by Spanish second langauge learners.
• appropriate: The curriculum says children should be taught to use clear diction and appropriate intonation.
• different: A change of hand cupping and a different intonation and the equivalent calls of the greylag are easily produced.

Modifies a noun

• contour: Rules specify how these elementary pitch movements can be combined to create intonation contours for entire messages.
• pattern: The pitch of intonation patterns in " Estuary English " appears to be in a narrower frequency band than RP.
• problem: Please speak with a qualified guitar technician for further advice on intonation problems.
• unit: Both English and Wardaman employ a substantial number of grammatically independent noun phrase intonation units.
• system: The formulation of an intonation transcription system for British English.
• structure: The information about variety-specific intonation structures that we have collected from the other speaking styles is helpful here.

Noun used with modifier

• question: The guy had that annoying question intonation habit, where every statement sounds like a question.
• string: However, individual string intonation left a little to be desired.