The pattern of pitch movement in speech.

• Used to signal meaning, emphasis, or attitude.

说话时音高的起伏模式。

• 用于表达意义、强调或态度。

Accuracy of pitch when singing or playing.

• How well notes are in tune.

演唱或演奏时的音准准确性。

• 音符是否合乎音准。

The act of intoning a chant or prayer.

• Especially the opening phrase sung by a single voice in liturgy.

以拉长的曲调诵唱祈祷或圣歌的行为。

• 尤指礼仪中由单声起唱的开头句。