modulation
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act of modifying or adjusting something according to due measure and proportion: This refers to the process of making controlled changes or adaptations, often to achieve a specific effect, such as in artistic expression.
- A manner of speaking in which the loudness, pitch, or tone of the voice is modified: This describes the variation in one's voice to convey meaning, emotion, or emphasis.
- The rise and fall of the voice pitch: Specifically refers to the pattern of intonation in speech.
- (Electronics) The transmission of a signal by using it to vary a carrier wave: This is a technical process where a characteristic (amplitude, frequency, or phase) of a carrier wave is altered to encode information.
- (Music) A musical passage moving from one key to another: This is the process of changing from one tonal center to another within a piece of music.
Examples of Usage
- General Adjustment:
- The subtle modulation of light created a calming atmosphere in the room.
- Voice and Speech:
- Her speech was captivating due to her excellent vocal modulation.
- The modulation of his voice indicated a question.
- Electronics:
- Frequency modulation (FM) is used in radio broadcasting.
- Music:
- The composer used a clever modulation from C major to G major.
Advanced Usage
- "Modulation of affect" (Psychology): Refers to the regulation and expression of emotional response.
- The patient showed poor affective modulation.
- "Pulse-code modulation" (Electronics): A specific digital scheme for representing analog signals.
- Pulse-code modulation is the standard form for digital audio.
Variants and Related Words
- Modulate (verb): To exert a modifying or controlling influence on; to vary a property.
- She learned to modulate her voice for the microphone.
- Modulator (noun): A device or entity that causes modulation.
- The circuit contains an optical modulator.
Synonyms
- Adjustment: A small change made to achieve a desired fit or result.
- Inflection: A change in the form of a word or a change in pitch or tone of voice.
- Variation: A change or difference in condition, amount, or level.
- Transition (Music): The process of changing from one state or key to another.
Related Phrases
- Amplitude Modulation (AM): A modulation technique where the amplitude of the carrier wave is varied.
- Frequency Modulation (FM): A modulation technique where the frequency of the carrier wave is varied.
- Phase Modulation: A modulation technique where the phase of the carrier wave is varied.
Related Idioms
- "Modulate one's tone": To consciously change one's speaking voice, often to sound more polite or less aggressive.
- You should modulate your tone when speaking to a client.
Noun
- the act of modifying or adjusting according to due measure and proportion (as with regard to artistic effect)
- a manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified
- rise and fall of the voice pitch
- (electronics) the transmission of a signal by using it to vary a carrier wave; changing the carrier's amplitude or frequency or phase
- a musical passage moving from one key to another