Intonation and Refrain

Intonation

Intonation noun - The act of singing in a monotonous tone.
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Refrain and intonation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refrain" instead a noun "Intonation".

Nearby Words: intone, intoned, intoning

Refrain

Refrain noun - A part of a song or hymn that is repeated every so often.

Intonation and refrain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Intonation" instead a noun "Refrain".

Nearby Words: refrained, refraining
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