Intonation
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The act of sounding the tones of the musical scale. Singing or playing in good tune or otherwise; as, her intonation was false. Reciting in a musical prolonged tone; intonating or singing of the opening phrase of a plain-chant, psalm, or canticle by a single voice, as of a priest. A thundering; thunder.
Example sentence: I just wanted to show people - maybe I'm wrong - that I can still really sing. I can sing better than I ever have before. My intonation is way better, my timing, my phrasing - there's a lot more expression; I feel it's a more lived-in, soulful voice.
Chanting
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Action of the verb to chant.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To sing, especially without instruments, and as applied to monophonic and pre-modern music.
Example sentence: So I started chanting when I was nineteen, which was about twelve years ago, and it really had a huge impact on my outlook, happiness, and general creativity.