modulate to a key
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
- modulate to (some other) key
- hot wire
- wired
- wiring
- off key
- off-key
- key in
- transpose (something) from (something) (in)to (something)
- high-key