modulation
noun
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- (engineering, physics, uncountable) Chiefly preceded by a descriptive word: modification of an electromagnetic wave or other oscillating carrier wave to apply a signal to it; (countable) an instance of this; also, the extent to which such a wave is modified; and the modified wave or signal.
- (uncountable) Modification or regulation of something to achieve an appropriate measure or proportion; (countable) an instance of this.
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modulate
verb
/ˈmɑ.djuˌleɪt/
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/ˈmɑ.d͡ʒəˌleɪt/
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- (transitive) To regulate, adjust or adapt
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regulere
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- (intransitive, music) to move from one key or tonality to another, especially by using a chord progression
- (transitive) To change the pitch, intensity or tone of one's voice or of a musical instrument
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modulere
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