A modulação
Example: A modulação da voz é essencial para uma boa comunicação.
Definition
"A modulação" refers to the adjustment or variation of pitch, tone, or intensity in voice or music to convey emotion, meaning, or effect. In music, "a modulação" often involves changing from one key to another to create contrast or progression.
Etymology
The term "a modulação" comes from the Latin word "modulatio," meaning the act of measuring or regulating. It entered Portuguese through the influence of musical terminology, where modulation describes the shift in key or tone. Did you know that modulation originally related to the measured rhythm and harmony in ancient Roman music?
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