modulation

• 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。

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.

   转调

   • 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.

   同义词shifttransition

2. Signal transmissionB2formalIT

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

   调制

   • 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.

   反义词demodulation

3. Voice pitch variationB2formal

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

   语调变化

   • 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.

   同义词cadenceinflectionintonationprosody

   反义词flatnessmonotone

4. Manner of speakingB2formal

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

   语调变化

   • 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.

   同义词accentcadenceemphasisinflectionintonationpitchprosodytone

5. Artistic adjustmentC1formalart

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

   艺术性调整

   • 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.

   同义词adjustmentharmonizationinflectionmodificationregulationshadingtemperingtuningvariation