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Third Person
modulates
Present Participle
modulating
Past Tense
modulated
Past Participle
modulated
1
to change or adjust something in order to achieve a desired effect
transitive
- Engineers modulate the frequency of radio signals to ensure clear communication.
- The teacher modulates the pace of the lesson to maintain student engagement.
- The scientist modulated the experimental conditions to observe varied outcomes.
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to change the frequency or amplitude of a radio signal to make it intelligible for broadcast
transitive
- The radio technician modulated the carrier wave with the audio signal.
- The telecommunications company modulated the frequency of the radio signal to avoid interference from other transmission sources.
- The amateur radio operator modulated the carrier wave with Morse code signals, communicating with fellow enthusiasts across long distances.
- The emergency broadcast system modulated the radio signal with a distinctive tone to alert listeners to important announcements or warnings.
3
to change the key or pitch of a piece of music
- The composer modulates to a higher key for the final chorus, adding excitement and intensity to the song.
- The composer decided to modulate from the key of C major to G major in the second movement of the symphony.
- As the song reached the climax, the vocalist modulated to a higher key.
- The conductor signaled the orchestra to modulate to a minor key for the hauntingly beautiful bridge section of the composition.
- In the middle of the piece, the string quartet modulated to a lower key.
4
to adjust the pitch or intensity of a sound or one's voice
transitive
- The singer modulated her voice to convey the emotional depth of the song.
- During the public speaking event, the orator modulated her voice to captivate the audience.
- The actor modulated his voice to portray different characters in the play.
- The choir conductor instructed the singers to modulate their voices.