transpose
Created by transposing a specified matrixCreated by transposing a specified matrix.
» He transposed the song three keys down.
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2 senses(not comparable)Created by transposing a specified matrix.
(not comparable)Created by transposing a specified graph.
Examples
4 sentencesHe transposed the song three keys down.
Finding the transpose of a matrix is a common step in linear algebra calculations.
The second shot of the scene features the protagonist and antagonist transposed, alluding to their similarities.
In order to play this song on this keyboard's limited range, I had to transpose it into a different key.
Origin
From Middle English transposen, from Old French transposer, from Latin trānspositus, perfeFrom Middle English transposen, from Old French transposer, from Latin trānspositus, perfect passive participle of trānspōnō (“to put across”), from trāns (“across”) + pōnō (“to put”).
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Word family
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