(mod-u-late) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. to vary in tone or inflection or pitch or other quality of sound

Example Sentence

The music will modulate abruptly at this point from A to B flat.

Synonyms

attune; adjust the pitch; vary the tone

Antonyms

leave alone

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

modulate
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • modulate
  • modulate