Here are some other words that could be used depending on the specific aspect you want to highlight:
* Pitch: Refers to the highness or lowness of a sound.
* Inflection: Refers to changes in pitch, volume, or speed during speech.
* Prosody: Refers to the rhythm, stress, and intonation of speech.
* Voice quality: Describes the overall sound of the voice, including aspects like timbre, resonance, and breathiness.
* Delivery: Refers to the overall way in which something is spoken, including intonation, pacing, and articulation.
Example:
"The speaker's intonation conveyed a sense of urgency."
Let me know if you'd like more examples or further clarification!