Modulation – The move from one key to another

(Pronounced mod-yuh-lay-shn)

To remember what modulation means use the following mnemonic:

The model was told "congratulations" (modulation) after leaping from one key to another.

Examples of modulation in a sentence

The singer used modulation in the song. 

Modulation was needed for the key change.

Every song on the album used modulation.