What is another word for tone language?
Pronunciation: [tˈə͡ʊn lˈaŋɡwɪd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
Tone language is characterized by the use of variations in pitch to distinguish differences in meaning, sometimes referred to as tonal languages. These languages include Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and many African languages. Synonyms for tone language include pitch-accent language, tonal language, musical language, and intonation language. Pitch-accent languages use stress to indicate meaning, while tonal languages use pitch changes to create distinctions. Musical language is another synonym, as tone languages can sound harmonious and melodic. Intonation language is also used as it refers to the rise and fall of a speaker's pitch and the way it conveys meaning.
