modulation

• Nom 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.

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.

1. Musical key changeB2formalart

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

   Modulation (changement de tonalité)

   • 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.

   Synonymesshifttransition

2. Signal transmissionB2formalIT

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

   Modulation (télécommunications)

   • 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.

   Antonymesdemodulation

3. Voice pitch variationB2formal

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

   Modulation de la voix

   • 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.

   Synonymescadenceinflectionintonationprosody

   Antonymesflatnessmonotone

4. Manner of speakingB2formal

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

   modulation de la voix

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccentcadenceemphasisinflectionintonationpitchprosodytone

5. Artistic adjustmentC1formalart

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

   Modulation artistique

   • 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.

   Synonymesadjustmentharmonizationinflectionmodificationregulationshadingtemperingtuningvariation