This document defines and provides examples for the words rapport, timbre, pronunciation, gesture, and intonation. Rapport refers to a friendly relationship between people such as a doctor and patient. Timbre describes the quality of a musical or vocal sound. Pronunciation is the way a word is said. Gesture involves motions of the body used for expression. Intonation involves the rising and falling tones of the voice when speaking.

2. rap-port
Noun
◦friendly, harmonious relationship
Example:
“She works hard to build rapport with her
patients."

3. tim-bre
Noun
◦The character or quality of a musical sound or
voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.
Example:
“His voice had a deep timbre."

4. pro-nun-ci-a-tion
Noun
◦The way in which a word is pronounced.
Example:
“What is the correct pronunciation of his
name?"

5. ges-ture
Noun
◦The use of motions of the limbs or body as a
means of expression.
Example:
“His arm was raised in a gesture of defiance.”

6. in-to-na-tion
Noun
◦The rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
Example:
“I can tell exactly what they're doing, they
have the same intonation no matter what the
language is.”