modulate

modulate to (some other) key

To transition from one musical key to another. The skilled composer can modulate to a higher or lower key without the listener even noticing.
See also: key, modulate
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

modulate

n. to relax; to chill. Cool it man. Modulate. Relax.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • modulate to (some other) key
  • modulate to a key
  • hot wire
  • wired
  • wiring
  • off key
  • off-key
  • key in
  • transpose (something) from (something) (in)to (something)
  • high-key
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