Intonations, modulations of sound (8)
I believe the answer is:
cadences
(Other definitions for cadences that I've seen before include "Rises and falls of voice in speaking" , "Modulations or inflections of the voice" , "rhythmic beats" .)
I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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