ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-DEP1-0026 · ATLAS 251

Sentence intonation

Pitch contour, accentuation and rhythmic organisation through which a sentence is heard as question, statement or stance.

Explanation

Pitch contour, accentuation and rhythmic organisation through which a sentence is heard as question, statement or stance. Lays a second track of expectation, closure, doubt or request over the same wording.

Example

You are coming. and You are coming? differ through contour alone.

Counterexample

A mere label without the described formal or conceptual movement.

Distinction

Distinguish from Prosodie; the neighbouring concept remains connected as a crossway.

Effect on thought and perception

Lays a second track of expectation, closure, doubt or request over the same wording.

Resonance

Lays a second track of expectation, closure, doubt or request over the same wording.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Sentence intonation“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP1-0026. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP1-0026

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