Sentence examples for modes and inflections from inspiring English sources

The modes and inflections were Southeast Asian, but the folky tunes were homey and direct.

They applied Western instruments to the traditions of home: gnarled picking patterns from West African lutes, call-and-response vocals, three-against-two rhythms, a high descant sharing a melody, the modes and inflections of North African and Arabic music.

(Mr. Palminteri's timing and inflections are classic Catskills).

Sometimes this occurs with just the tiniest rearrangements of words and emphases and inflections.

Each speaks in his own language, and brings his own reflections and inflections to the story.

Mr. Byrd's intellect and inflections will be missed by all Americans.

Aside from speech, humans also communicate through vocalizations and inflections, as well as with body language.

What are the tones and inflections of their voices?

Practice mimicking the exact tones and inflections of the phrase.

Learn modes and different scales.

In Callahan's world, affect and inflection constitute cheating.