modulated

Definitions of modulated
  1. adjective
    changed or adjusted in pitch, tone, or volume
    synonyms:
    softened
    toned down
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    antonyms:
    unmodulated
    characterized by lack of variation in pitch, tone, or volume
    flat, monotone, monotonic, monotonous
    sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch
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  2. adjective
    altered in volume as well as tone or pitch
    synonyms:
    inflected
    (of the voice) altered in tone or pitch
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