This paper summarizes two studies of the intonation patterns of English yes-no questions. These studies were based on the analysis of informal, spontaneous speech occurring on radio and/or television ...

Intonation is an integral part of communication for all speakers. But can sign languages have intonation? A new study shows that signers use their faces to create intonational ‘melodies’ just as ...

Allen Ginsberg's readings of his own poetry display intonation patterns that are not predicted by current models of intonation. Although he does frequently use intonation to indicate the status of ...