modulation
noun
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2.
(electronics) the transmission of a signal by using it to vary a carrier wave; changing the carrier's amplitude or frequency or phase
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modulate 3.
4.
a manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified
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modulate 5.
the act of modifying or adjusting according to due measure and proportion (as with regard to artistic effect)
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modulate