variation in German

The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.

The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.

(board games) A line of play that differs from the original.

(music) A technique where material is repeated with alterations to the melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, counterpoint or orchestration; but with some invariant characteristic, e.g. a ground bass.