intonation

noun

1.
rise and fall of the voice pitch
modulation pitch contour
Derived from:
intonate intone
2.
singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong
Derived from:
intonate intone
3.
the act of singing in a monotonous tone
chanting
Derived from:
intonate intone
4.
the production of musical tones (by voice or instrument); especially the exactitude of the pitch relations
Derived from:
intonate intone