cantillation

Pronunciation: /ˌkæntɪˈleɪʃən/

The English word “cantillation” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

The intonation of a sentence, especially in Hebrew script, codified by marks which are read as sequences of musical pitches.
Chanting.

From or equivalent to cantillate + -ion / -ation.

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