Modulate Definition & Meaning

modulate
verb
  1. change the key of, in music; "modulate the melody"
  2. vary the pitch of one's speech
  3. fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of; "regulate the temperature"; "modulate the pitch"
  4. adjust the pitch, tone, or volume of
  5. vary the frequency, amplitude, phase, or other characteristic of (electromagnetic waves)

"Modulate" in song lyrics

See how modulate is used in real songs:

  • "Prototype king beserker modulate"
    Aesop Rock — Big Bang

Usage tips for "modulate"

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