transpose (something) from (something) (in)to (something)
transpose (something) from (something) (in)to (something)
1. To change a note, chord, or piece of music from a particular key to a different one. I asked my student to transpose the chord from the key of G to C. I have to transpose most of the song from its original key into a lower one that's actually in my vocal range.
2. To transfer something from a particular location, usage, or context to a different one. On paper it sounds like a promising theory, but it would be difficult if not impossible to transpose it from theory into the real world.
See also: transpose
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- transpose
- transpose (something) from (something)
- transpose (something) to (something)
- power chord
- off key
- off-key
- key in
- key off
- wired
- wiring