Definitions
- Referring to the overall pitch or tone of a person's voice. - Describing the general quality or character of a person's voice. - Talking about the sound of a person's voice in terms of its musicality or melody.
- Referring to the rise and fall of a person's voice in speech. - Describing the variation in pitch and stress used to convey meaning in spoken language. - Talking about the use of emphasis, tone, and rhythm to express emotion or attitude in speech.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are related to the sound of a person's voice.
- 2Both words are used to describe aspects of spoken language.
- 3Both words can be used to convey meaning and emotion in speech.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Tonation refers to the overall quality or character of a person's voice, while intonation specifically refers to the rise and fall of pitch in speech.
- 2Function: Tonation is more general and can refer to any aspect of a person's voice, while intonation is more specific and is used to convey meaning and emotion in speech.
- 3Usage: Tonation is less common than intonation and is not as widely used in everyday language.
- 4Scope: Tonation can refer to the sound of a person's voice in singing, while intonation is specific to spoken language.
- 5Connotation: Tonation is neutral and does not carry any particular connotation, while intonation can be used to convey sarcasm, anger, or other emotions.
Remember this!
Tonation and intonation are both related to the sound of a person's voice, but they have different focuses and functions. Tonation refers to the overall quality or character of a person's voice, while intonation specifically refers to the rise and fall of pitch in speech. Tonation is less commonly used than intonation and is more general in scope, while intonation is specific to spoken language and is used to convey meaning and emotion.
