Modulation Definition & Meaning

modulation
noun
  1. a musical passage moving from one key to another
  2. (electronics) the transmission of a signal by using it to vary a carrier wave; changing the carrier's amplitude or frequency or phase
  3. rise and fall of the voice pitch
  4. a manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified
  5. the act of modifying or adjusting according to due measure and proportion (as with regard to artistic effect)

"Modulation" in song lyrics

See how modulation is used in real songs:

  • "Some MC's only make music for modulation"
    Planet Asia — Holdin the Crown
  • "rf modulation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "sine pwm modulation"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "modulation"

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