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modulation from [key] to [key]
指音乐中从一个调转到另一个调。
The modulation from C major to G major is smooth.
从C大调到G大调的转调很流畅。
转调
modulations — plural of modulation
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
转调
a change from one musical key to another
The modulation from C major to G major is smooth.
从C大调到G大调的转调很流畅。
音乐中从一个调转到另一个调。
调节:修改或调控某物以达到适当的程度或比例；实例。
Modification or regulation of something to achieve an appropriate measure or proportion; (countable) an instance of this.
从一个调转到另一个调的音乐段落
a musical passage moving from one key to another
转换:将事物从一种形式改变为另一种形式；实例。
Changing of a thing from one form to another; (countable) an instance of this.
(电子学)通过改变载波的幅度、频率或相位来传输信号
(electronics) the transmission of a signal by using it to vary a carrier wave; changing the carrier's amplitude or frequency or phase
The sudden modulation from C major to G major surprised the audience.
从C大调突然转调到G大调让听众感到意外。
In the second movement, the composer uses a smooth modulation to brighten the mood.
在第二乐章中，作曲家运用平滑的转调来让情绪变得明快。
Listen carefully; the modulation happens just before the chorus.
仔细听；转调正好发生在副歌之前。
指音乐中从一个调转到另一个调。
The modulation from C major to G major is smooth.
从C大调到G大调的转调很流畅。
介词 into 表示“转入”某个调。
The movement ends with a sudden modulation into a minor key.
这个乐章以突然转入小调的转调结束。
Not this
The song modulation to a higher key at the end.
Use this
The song modulates to a higher key at the end.
主语 the song 后面需要谓语动词，而 modulation 是名词，不能单独作谓语；表示“转调”的动作应用动词 modulate，第三人称单数形式为 modulates。
Not this
The piece has modulation from G major to E minor.
Use this
The piece has a modulation from G major to E minor.
这里的 modulation 指一次具体的转调，是可数名词单数，前面需要加不定冠词 a；汉语没有冠词，所以学习者容易漏掉。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
向新调的转调
The piece ends with a smooth modulation to a new key.
这首乐曲以向新调的平稳转调结束。
突然转调
The sudden modulation surprised the audience.
突然转调让听众感到意外。
半音转调
Chromatic modulation is common in Romantic music.
半音转调在浪漫主义音乐中很常见。
从C大调到G大调的转调
The teacher demonstrated a modulation from C major to G major.
老师示范了从C大调到G大调的转调。
准备转调
The final chord prepares the modulation to the next section.
最后的和弦为下一段的转调做好准备。
Use modulations naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
想象老式收音机的‘调制’旋钮，一转，歌声就从C调滑到G调——这就是modulation（转调）。
语域：mixed 常见场景：music theory、music analysis、music education 在音乐理论中，modulation 是比较正式的专业术语，多用于乐理分析、作曲或书面讨论；日常口语中更常说 key change。建议在正式或专业场合使用。
上面这些词与 modulation 押韵，都包含 /eɪʃən/ 这个韵脚。注意：module /ˈmɑːdʒuːl/ 和 modulate /ˈmɑːdʒəleɪt/ 拼写相似，但读音不同，不押韵。
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