Transpose
To shift an entire piece or passage to a different key while keeping all intervals between notes the same
Category
composition
Pronunciation
trans-POZE
Origin
Latin
Length
82 words · 1 min read
About Transpose
Transposition moves music up or down in pitch without changing the relationships between notes. Singers routinely request transposition to fit their vocal range.
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