Modulation and Refrain

Modulation

Modulation noun - The act of modifying or adjusting according to due measure and proportion (as with regard to artistic effect).
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Refrain and modulation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refrain" instead a noun "Modulation".

Refrain

Refrain noun - A part of a song or hymn that is repeated every so often.

Modulation and refrain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Modulation" instead a noun "Refrain".

Nearby Words: refrained, refraining

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