n.

1. 语调；声调[U][C]
   ask a question with a rising intonation

   用升调问问题

2. 抑扬之声；吟诵[U]
3. 【宗】（格列高利圣歌的）起始短句；起始短句的吟唱[C][U]
4. 【音】音准，音调

n.

1. the rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
   ▸the action of intoning.
2. accuracy of pitch.
3. the opening phrase of a plainsong melody.