modulation

modulazione

Modifica di un’onda affinché trasporti informazioni, come suoni o dati.

In inglese semplice: Changing a wave so that it carries information, such as sound or data.

• This radio system uses frequency modulation.
• Modulation allows the wave to carry speech.
• The receiver detects changes produced by digital modulation.

Espressioni comuni: frequency modulation, amplitude modulation, digital modulation

modulazione, regolazione

Regolazione attenta di qualcosa, per esempio della sua intensità, quantità o livello.

In inglese semplice: The careful adjustment of something, such as its strength, amount, or level.

• Her voice modulation made the speech engaging.
• Careful modulation of pressure protects the material.
• The system allows smooth modulation of light intensity.

Come si usa: modulation of something (Modulation of the volume prevents sudden loud sounds.)

Sinonimi: adjustment, regulation

Espressioni comuni: voice modulation, careful modulation, modulation of intensity

contrasto dei tratti

Differenze tra linee spesse e sottili nelle lettere di un carattere tipografico.

In inglese semplice: Differences between thick and thin lines within the letters of a typeface.

• This typeface has strong modulation.
• The designer reduced the modulation in the letter strokes.
• Fonts with little modulation have fairly even line widths.

Sinonimi: stroke contrast

Espressioni comuni: stroke modulation, strong modulation, typeface modulation

trasformazione, modulazione

Passaggio da una forma o condizione a un’altra.

In inglese semplice: A change from one form or state to another.

• The artwork shows a modulation from circles to squares.
• We traced the gradual modulation of the shape.
• Each modulation produces a new form.

Sinonimi: transformation, change

Espressioni comuni: gradual modulation, modulation of form