n.

1. 語調；聲調[U][C]
   ask a question with a rising intonation

   用升調問問題

2. 抑揚之聲；吟誦[U]
3. 【宗】（格列高利聖歌的）起始短句；起始短句的吟唱[C][U]
4. 【音】音準，音調

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.