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MODULATIONS

(noun)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Modulations.

Modulations - as a noun

A musical passage moving from one key to another

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
transition10

(electronics) the transmission of a signal by using it to vary a carrier wave; changing the carrier's amplitude or frequency or phase

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
transmission14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rise and fall of the voice pitch

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intonation10pitch contour
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inflection15prosody13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inflection15

The act of modifying or adjusting according to due measure and proportion (as with regard to artistic effect)

Example Sentences

"The song features various modulations that create a sense of musical complexity."
"The singer's vocal modulations added emotion to the performance."
"The guitarist used subtle modulations to enhance the dynamics of the solo."
"I studied the modulations in the jazz piece to better understand its structure."
"The modulations in the painting's colors gave it a vibrant and lively appearance."
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Word Game Points

Is MODULATIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, modulations is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MODULATIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is MODULATIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, modulations is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MODULATIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is MODULATIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, modulations is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MODULATIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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