Intoner: meaning, definitions and examples

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intoner

 

[ ษชnหˆtoสŠnษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music, speech

An intoner is a person or device that produces pitch variations for musical notes or spoken language. In music, it often refers to someone who plays an instrument or sings with precise control over pitch, incorporating nuances that enhance the expression of the piece. In linguistics, an intoner may refer to the variation in pitch during speech to convey different meanings or emotions.

Synonyms

musician, pitcher, singer, speaker

Examples of usage

  • The intoner adjusted the notes to create a beautiful melody.
  • Her role as an intoner in the choir made her voice stand out.
  • As an intoner, he emphasized the emotions through pitch in his speech.

Translations

Translations of the word "intoner" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น entonador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เค‚เคŸเฅ‹เคจเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Intonator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ intonator

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝั‚ะพะฝะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ intonator

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒณใƒˆใƒŠใƒผใ‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท intonateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ intonador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท intonatรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธํ† ๋„ค์ดํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู†ุดูุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ intonรกtor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ intonรกtor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้Ÿณ่ฐƒๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ intonator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ intonator

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝั‚ะพะฝะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒขแƒแƒœแƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ intonator

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ intonador

Etymology

The term 'intoner' originates from the Latin word 'intonare,' which means 'to sound' or 'to utter.' The Latin word is composed of 'in-' (meaning 'upon') and 'tonare' (meaning 'to thunder, to sound'). The adoption of this term into English during the 15th century linked the act of varying pitches in both musical and spoken contexts. As music theory developed, the nuanced understanding of intonation became crucial in both performance practice and speech analysis, expanding the use of 'intoner' in various fields, including linguistics, musicology, and phonetics. The blending of musical terminology with linguistic function reflects a broader understanding of communication that combines auditory aesthetics with meaning.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,661, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.