lilt 
/ˈlɪlt/ noun
/ˈlɪlt/ noun [singular] : the attractive quality of speech or music that rises and falls in a pleasing pattern
▪ There was a charming lilt to her voice. ▪ a tune with a lilt
▪ There was a charming lilt to her voice. ▪ a tune with a lilt
— lilt·ing /ˈlɪltɪŋ/ adjective [more lilting; most lilting]
▪ a lilting melody ▪ a lilting voice ▪ the lilting rhythms of her speech
/ˈlɪltɪŋ/ adjective [more lilting; most lilting] ▪ a lilting melody ▪ a lilting voice ▪ the lilting rhythms of her speech
— lilt·ing·ly adverb
