zhuǎn
diào
調

technical
music
verb

Meaning of 转调

转调 means to modulate; to change key (in music). Pronounced zhuǎn diào.

  • to modulate; to change key (in music)

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
shǒu
jiāo
xiǎng
zài
sān
yuè
zhāng
rán
zhuǎn
diào
 
qíng
biàn
de
gèng
jiā
áng
 

This symphony suddenly modulates in the third movement, making the mood even more passionate.

Xué
zhuǎn
diào
qiǎo
duì
gāng
qín
yǎn
zòu
zhě
lái
shuō
fēi
cháng
zhòng
yào
 

Learning modulation techniques is very important for piano players.

Zhè
shǒu
cóng
CC
diào
zhuǎn
diào
dào
GG
diào
 
yīn
biàn
de
gèng
gāo
le
 

This song modulates from C major to G major, making the vocal range higher.

Zuò
jiā
zài
zhè
qiǎo
miào
shǐ使
yòng
le
zhuǎn
diào
shǒu
lái
zēng
qiáng
biǎo
xiàn
 

The composer skillfully uses modulation here to enhance the expressiveness.

Measure Words

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