Intonize: meaning, definitions and examples

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intonize

[ ˈɪn.təˌnaɪz ]

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music

To adjust the pitch or tone of a musical instrument or voice.

Synonyms

adjust, modulate, tune

Examples of usage

He intonized his guitar before the concert.
She intonized her voice to match the melody.

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speech

To speak or recite with a particular intonation or pitch.

Synonyms

emphasize, inflect, stress

Examples of usage

She intonized her speech to sound more persuasive.
The actor intonized his lines to convey the character's emotions.

Translations

Translations of the word "intonize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entonar

🇮🇳 स्वरविन्यास करना

🇩🇪 intonieren

🇮🇩 mengintonasikan

🇺🇦 інтонувати

🇵🇱 intonować

🇯🇵 イントネーションをつける

🇫🇷 intoner

🇪🇸 entonar

🇹🇷 intonasyon yapmak

🇰🇷 억양을 붙이다

🇸🇦 تنغيم

🇨🇿 intonovat

🇸🇰 intonovať

🇨🇳 使带有音调

🇸🇮 intonirati

🇮🇸 intonera

🇰🇿 интонациялау

🇬🇪 ინტონაცია

🇦🇿 intonasiya etmək

🇲🇽 entonar

Word origin

The word 'intonize' originated from the Latin word 'intonare', which means 'to thunder or to intone'. Over time, it evolved to refer to adjusting pitch or tone in music and speech. The concept of intonation has been significant in various cultures and musical traditions, contributing to the expressiveness and emotional impact of vocal and instrumental performances.