A language in which the sound pitch of a spoken word is an essential part of its pronunciation and meaning is called what type of language?​

A) ​tonal
B) ​whistled speech
C) ​code switching
D) ​paralanguage

Paralanguage

The aspect of spoken communication that is not formed by words themselves but is conveyed through tone of voice, loudness, pitch, and other vocal cues.

Tonal

Pertaining to the character or quality of sound, especially in music, where it refers to the organization of pitches and harmonies.

Whistled Speech

An exchange of whistled words using a phonetic emulation of the sounds produced in spoken voice.