Vocal inflection Crossword Clue

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Vocal inflection Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
2. the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli
(verb)
1. give a healthy elasticity to
2. vary the pitch of one’s speech

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

INFLECTION (noun)
1. a manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified
2. the patterns of stress and intonation in a language
VOCAL (adjective)
1. given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
2. full of the sound of voices
VOCAL (noun)
1. a short musical composition with words
2. music intended to be performed by one or more singers, usually with instrumental accompaniment

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