modulation

A noun referring to the process or act of varying, adjusting, or regulating something, such as a change in musical key, the variation of a carrier wave in electronics, alterations in vocal pitch, or modifications for artistic effect.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс или действие изменения, регулировки или настройки чего-либо, например, смена тональности в музыке, вариация несущей волны в электронике, изменения высоты голоса или модификации для художественного эффекта.esSustantivo que designa el proceso o acción de modificar, ajustar o regular algo, como el cambio de tonalidad en música, la variación de una onda portadora en electrónica, alteraciones en el tono de voz o cambios para un efecto artístico.frNom désignant le processus ou l'action de modifier, régler ou ajuster quelque chose, par exemple le changement de tonalité en musique, la variation d'une onde porteuse en électronique, les changements de hauteur de la voix ou les modifications à des fins artistiques.deSubstantiv, das den Vorgang oder die Handlung der Veränderung, Anpassung oder Einstellung von etwas bezeichnet, z. B. einen Tonartwechsel in der Musik, die Variation einer Trägerwelle in der Elektronik, Veränderungen der Stimmlage oder Abwandlungen für einen künstlerischen Effekt.ptSubstantivo que designa o processo ou ação de mudar, regular ou ajustar algo, como a mudança de tom na música, a variação da onda portadora na eletrônica, a alteração da altura da voz ou modificações para efeito artístico.zh名词，指改变、调节或调整某事物的过程或动作，例如音乐中改变调性、电子学中载波的调制、音高的变化，或为艺术效果而做的改动。arاسم يدل على عملية أو فعل التغيير أو الضبط أو التعديل في شيء ما، مثل تغيير المقام في الموسيقى، أو تعديل الموجة الحاملة في الإلكترونيات، أو تغير نغمة الصوت، أو إجراء تعديلات لأغراض فنية.

1. Musical key change B2 formal art

   A musical passage moving from one key to another, often used to create variety or emotional effect.

   • The modulation from C major to G major was smooth and beautiful.
   • Beethoven's symphonies are famous for their dramatic modulations.
   • The composer used a sudden modulation to surprise the audience.

   ruМодуляцияesModulación (cambio de tonalidad)frModulation (changement de tonalité)deModulationptModulaçãozh转调arتغيير المقام

   المرادفات: shifttransition

2. Signal transmission B2 formal IT

   In electronics, the process of varying a carrier wave's amplitude, frequency, or phase to transmit a signal.

   • AM radio uses amplitude modulation to broadcast sound.
   • Frequency modulation is more resistant to noise than amplitude modulation.
   • The modem converts digital data into analog signals through modulation.

   ruМодуляцияesModulación de señalesfrModulation (télécommunications)deModulationptModulaçãozh调制arالتضمين

   الأضداد: demodulation

3. Voice pitch variation B2 formal

   The rise and fall of the voice pitch during speech, affecting expressiveness and meaning.

   • Her voice modulation made the story more engaging.
   • Actors practice modulation to convey different emotions.
   • Good public speakers use modulation to keep the audience's attention.

   ruМодуляция голосаesModulación de la vozfrModulation de la voixdeStimmodulationptModulação da vozzh语调变化arتنغيم الصوت

   المرادفات: cadenceinflectionintonationprosody

   الأضداد: flatnessmonotone

4. Manner of speaking B2 formal

   A way of speaking where the loudness, pitch, or tone of the voice is adjusted for effect.

   • His modulation during the speech was calm and persuasive.
   • She used modulation to emphasize key points in her presentation.
   • The teacher's modulation helped maintain classroom discipline.

   ruМодуляцияesModulación de la vozfrmodulation de la voixdeModulationptModulaçãozh语调变化arتغيير نبرة الصوت

   المرادفات: accentcadenceemphasisinflectionintonationpitchprosodytone

5. Artistic adjustment C1 formal art

   The act of modifying or adjusting something according to due measure and proportion, especially for artistic effect.

   • The painter's modulation of colors created a harmonious composition.
   • Modulation of light and shadow is essential in photography.
   • The sculptor achieved a perfect modulation of form and texture.

   ruХудожественная корректировкаesmodulación artísticafrModulation artistiquedeKünstlerische AnpassungptAjuste artísticozh艺术性调整arتعديل فني

   المرادفات: adjustmentharmonizationinflectionmodificationregulationshadingtemperingtuningvariation

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• modulation's possessive singular form