modulate /modˈyŭ-lāt/

1. To regulate, adjust
2. To inflect
3. To soften
4. To vary the pitch or frequency of
5. To impress characteristics of signal wave on (carrier wave) (radio)
6. To vary the velocity of electrons in an electron beam

1. To pass from one state to another
2. To pass from one key into another using a logical progression of chords that links the two keys (music)

modulabilˈity noun

The capability of being modulated

modˈular adjective

Of or relating to mode or modulation, or to a module

modularˈity noun

modˈularized or modˈularised adjective

1. Consisting of modules
2. Produced in the form of modules
3. Divided into modules

modulāˈtion noun

modˈulātor noun

1. A person who, or that which, modulates
2. Any device for effecting modulation (radio)
3. A chart used in the tonic sol-fa notation on which modulations are shown

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