modulate to a key



modulate to a (different) key

to change from one musical key to another by means of a musical transition. Suddenly, the organist modulated to a key that was too high for most of the singers. I will have to modulate to a lower key before I start the next hymn.
See also: key, modulate

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ayda-Arabic
Mignon-Literature
Laci (2)LAY-seeEnglish
Acacius-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Ifan-Welsh
Themistokles-Ancient Greek