modulation

English

Etymology

From Middle French modulation, from Latin modulatio. Morphologically modulate + -ion

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ˌleɪ.ʃən/
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈmɑ.dju.ˌleɪ.ʃən/
  • (file)
    Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

modulation (countable and uncountable, plural modulations)

  1. (physics) The process of applying a signal to a carrier.
  2. The variation and regulation of a population, physiological response, etc.
  3. (music) A change in key.

Derived terms

Translations

Danish

Noun

modulation c (singular definite modulationen, plural indefinite modulationer)

  1. modulation
  2. inflection (change in pitch or tone of voice)

Inflection

Synonyms

  • modulering c

French

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin modulātiō. By surface analysis, moduler + -ation.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɔ.dy.la.sjɔ̃/
  • (file)

Noun

modulation f (plural modulations)

  1. modulation
  2. (music) modulation (change in key)

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