5 Questions
How does intonation differ in intonation languages like English and tone languages like Chinese and Thai?
In intonation languages, changing the tone only affects attitudinal meaning, not dictionary meaning
What does intonation refer to in spoken language?
The rise and fall of the pitch of the voice
What property of sounds corresponds to the perception of pitch by a hearer?
Frequency
In a tone language, how are words distinguished?
Purely by the pitch of the voice used on individual syllables
What determines the perception of higher pitch in a vowel?
More rapid vibration of the vocal cords
Test your knowledge of phonology and intonation in spoken language with this quiz. Explore the linguistic use of pitch in utterances and enhance your understanding of the rise and fall of voice pitch in communication. Ideal for 4th-year education majors and those interested in phonology.
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