modulation
noun/ˌmɑdʒəˈleɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #9,657 most common English word
Meaning
The process of adjusting or varying pitch, tone, or signal in a controlled way.
Example sentence
The singer's voice showed remarkable modulation as she moved between soft and powerful notes.
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