1. the rise and fall of the voice in speaking; patterns of pitch changes in speech
Usage: plural of intonation
2. the accuracy of pitch in singing or playing musical instruments
Usage: musical context

Examples

• The teacher’s varied intonations kept the students engaged during the lecture.
• Different languages have distinct intonations that affect meaning.
• Her question had rising intonations at the end.
• The choir director worked on improving the singers’ intonations.
• Regional accents often feature characteristic intonations.
• The actor practiced different intonations to convey various emotions.
• Poor intonations can make speech difficult to understand.