modulation
Significado: The controlled variation of pitch, tone, or volume in speech or music. In electronics, the process of varying a signal to encode information for transmission.
Modulation is essential in any context involving controlled variation. In vocal coaching and broadcasting, it means the ability to vary pitch and volume for expressive effect — a monotone speaker lacks modulation. In music, it refers to a shift from one key to another. In telecommunications and radio, it is a technical process (AM/FM modulation). All senses share the idea of deliberate, skilled adjustment.
Ejemplos
- The lecturer's lack of vocal modulation made even the most fascinating material sound tedious. 那位讲师缺乏声音抑扬顿挫,即使是最引人入胜的内容也被讲得索然无味。La ausencia de modulación vocal del conferenciante hacía que incluso el material más fascinante resultara tedioso.その講師は声の抑揚が乏しく、最も興味深い内容でさえ退屈に聞こえさせた。그 강사는 음성의 변화가 부족하여 아무리 흥미로운 내용도 지루하게 들리게 만들었다.
- Skilled modulation of tone allowed the barrister to shift from gentle questioning to fierce cross-examination. 熟练的语调变化使那位大律师能够从温和的询问无缝切换到激烈的盘问。Una hábil modulación del tono permitió al abogado pasar de un interrogatorio suave a un contrainterrogatorio feroz.巧みな語調の変化により、その弁護士は穏やかな質問から激しい反対尋問へと転じることができた。능숙한 어조의 변화 덕분에 그 변호사는 부드러운 질문에서 격렬한 반대 심문으로 자연스럽게 전환할 수 있었다.
- The piece's unexpected modulation from a minor to a major key lifted the mood of the entire final movement. 那首乐曲从小调意外地转入大调,使整个终乐章的情绪为之一振。La inesperada modulación de la pieza de una tonalidad menor a una mayor elevó el ánimo de todo el movimiento final.その曲が短調から長調へ予期せず転調したことで、終楽章全体の雰囲気が一変した。그 곡이 단조에서 장조로 예기치 않게 전조되면서 마지막 악장 전체의 분위기가 고양되었다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, professional
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin modulatio (rhythmical measure, melodious playing), from modulari (to measure, regulate), from modulus (small measure), diminutive of modus (measure, manner). Entered English in the 16th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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