variation
noun
/ˌvæɹiˈeɪʃn̩/
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/ˌvɛəɹiˈeɪʃn̩/
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/ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/
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/ˌvɛɹiˈeɪʃn̩/
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- The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.
- (music) A technique where material is repeated with alterations to the melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, counterpoint or orchestration; but with some invariant characteristic, e.g. a ground bass.
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variazione
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- A related but distinct thing.
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variante
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variator
noun
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- A device that can change the parameters of something.
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variatore
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variational
adjective
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- Of, pertaining to, or caused by variation
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variazionale
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