modulation
noun
Pronunciation: ˌmɒdjuˈleɪʃən
Definition
A change or adjustment in the pitch, intensity, or quality of sound, or the process of varying a signal to transmit information.
Examples
The speaker used careful modulation of her voice to keep the audience engaged throughout the long presentation.
Radio communication relies on the modulation of carrier waves to encode audio data for transmission.
His performance was praised for its subtle modulation of tone, which conveyed deep sorrow without becoming overly dramatic.
How to Use modulation
- modulation of (collocation)
- the act of adjusting a specific quality — "Effective communication requires the modulation of one's speaking pace."
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