L'intonation
Example: L'intonation de la chanteuse a captivé tout le public.
Definition
"L'intonation" refers to the variation of pitch and tone in a singer's voice that conveys emotion and musical expression. It is the way a vocalist modulates their voice to enhance the performance and engage the audience.
Etymology
The word "l'intonation" comes from the French verb 'intoner', meaning to sing or intone, which itself is derived from the Latin 'intonare', meaning to thunder or resound. Did you know? The term originally related to chanting and gradually expanded to musical pitch variations.
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