![]() ![]() ![]() Where the Rising tone signifies a Yes / No Question to which you expect an answer, the Fall-Rise tone signifies a Yes / No Question where an answer is not expected, merely requested. In an earlier post, I wrote about the Rising tone and its function in such closed questions, and the Fall-Rise tone function stands in contrast to the Rising tone function. ![]() The first aspect of the Fall-Rise tone to examine is its function in Yes / No Questions. We’ll come back to joined-up intonation later… To begin with, we’ll stick to instances and examples of where the Fall-Rise tone occurs by itself, with nothing following it. However, not all of these are used alone – that is to say, a number of the functions in the above list only happen when the Fall-Rise tone is leading into a subsequent tone unit. – That something hidden or secret or unknown is being revealed or discovered. – That a statement or question is leading to a concluding statement or question. – A sub-clause which is about to be followed by a main clause. –> Curiosity / Interest / Engagement (mainly in questions) – Politeness (especially in requests, suggestions and contradicting statements) The Fall-Rise tone can variously indicate: This is simply because the Fall-Rise has so many uses, that by itself its meaning is not always obvious. I must again point to facial expression and body language, because with this particular tone form, accompanying non-verbal communication is a vital clue to its purpose. The Fall-Rise tone is particularly well-known for being an attitude tone, but exactly what kind of attitude is being conveyed is very much a matter of context. Yes… / Well… (when not certain if you really want to say yes or no)Īs I also mentioned before, there is overall a consistent and easily-grasped system of intonation which is based on Function (are you asking, or telling?) and Attitude (how do you feel about what you’re saying / how do you want listeners to feel about it?) Is it? Really? Have you? Did you? Are you? (curiosity, interest)Ĭould you…? Will you…? Can I…? May I…? (polite requests of all kinds) Mummy… / Daddy… (a child about to ask for something they’re not sure they can have) Here are some expressions which can be commonly-heard with a Fall-Rise tone, and that anyone might encounter on a daily basis. The ”Rise” over the remaining syllables, back to the highest pitch again. The silent ”fall” where the voice relaxes to the lowest pitch in the /ŋ/ exercise ( but don’t voice the sound of the fall!)ģ. The High first part – roughly the highest pitch in the /ŋ/ exercise.Ģ. The best way to practise a Fall-Rise is to split it into three parts:ġ. We look forward to seeing you and your team at the latest edition of this extraordinary event.Today, I’d like to take some time to discuss one of the most confusing and multifarious tone forms in English – arguably the most awkward of the three main forms: the Fall-Rise.įirst, how it is made? We call it Fall-Rise but in fact we don’t usually hear the fall, unless the tone occurs on a single syllable. So when the start pistol for this unparalleled relay contest in the Zillertal Mountains is fired on 14 th January 2024, we hope you managed to secure your start position and were able to master the first hurdle with flying colours. In addition to the classic team competition, there are again two new options for participating this year. "Four people, one team, no mercy!“ - is the motto behind the extreme ascents and descents – RISE – for ski tourers and mountain bikers and – FALL - for paragliders and skiers. Just make sure that you and your team are ready to battle it out against other teams in four diverse sporting disciplines for the coveted trophy and prize money. The steep and extreme race course will take you to your limits. From now on, you are in a race against time and your opposing teams. Welcome to the starting loop for the 11 th edition of a special kind of sporting event. ![]()
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