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Monotone (Noun)

An unchanging intonation.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The teacher's monotone voice made it hard for students to stay awake during the lecture.
His monotone delivery was beginning to put everyone to sleep.
She spoke in a monotone, making it difficult to tell if she was excited or sad.
The monotone of the narrator's voice in the documentary made the story seem even more dreary.
The professor's monotone tone as he droned on about the historical dates put the whole class to sleep.

A single tone repeated with different words or different rhythms (especially in rendering liturgical texts).

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The priest chanted the liturgical texts in a monotone, the same pitch sounding for each phrase.
His monotone delivery was intended to convey the age-old traditions of the ancient script.
The priest combined the recitation of prayers with music, sometimes speaking in a monotone and other times singing.
The monotone intonation for most ritual formulas is specified in liturgical instruction, creating an association with the sacred.
The deacon recited the sacred text with a distinct monotone interwoven with occasional harmonies, evoking a somber atmosphere.