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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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does modulate mean?
change the key of, in music; "modulate the melody" vary the pitch of one's speech fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of; "regulate the temperature"; "modulate the pitch" adjust the pitch, tone, or volume of vary the frequency, amplitude, phase, or other characteristic of (electromagnetic waves)
What part of speech is modulate?
Modulate is a verb.
How many definitions does modulate have?
Modulate has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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