转调 (zhuǎi) — modulation (in music)

Definition

Examples

• 这首曲子最后部分有一个转调。
  Zhè shǒu qǔ zi zuì hòu bù fen yǒu yí gè zhuǎi.
  There is a modulation in the last part of this piece.
• 他擅长在演奏中运用转调技巧。
  Tā shàn cháng zài yǎn zòu zhōng yùn yòng zhuǎi jì qiǎo.
  He is skilled at using modulation techniques in performance.
• 这段音乐通过流畅的转调改变了情绪。
  Zhè duàn yīn yuè tōng guò liú chàng de zhuǎi gǎi biàn le qíng xù.
  This section of music changes mood through smooth modulation.