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variation in Greek

variation in Greek is παραλλαγή — variation means a change, or the act of changing, in the form, amount, or quality of something.

variation in Greek

παραλλαγή
noun
Pronounced: parallagi
(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.

What does "variation" mean?

  1. noun A change, or the act of changing, in the form, amount, or quality of something.
    "There's a lot of variation in prices between the two supermarkets."
  2. noun A version of something that differs somewhat from the original or from others of its kind.
    "The chef served a variation on the traditional dish, with a citrus twist."
  3. noun In music, a passage that reworks a melody with changes to rhythm, harmony, or ornamentation.
    "Beethoven wrote a set of variations on a simple theme by Diabelli."
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variation in a sentence

  • There's a lot of variation in prices between the two supermarkets.
  • Seasonal variation in temperature affects when the crops are planted.
  • The chef served a variation on the traditional dish, with a citrus twist.
  • Beethoven wrote a set of variations on a simple theme by Diabelli.

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What is "variation" in Greek?

"variation" in Greek is παραλλαγή. variation means: A change, or the act of changing, in the form, amount, or quality of something.

How do you pronounce παραλλαγή?

"variation" in Greek is παραλλαγή, pronounced "parallagi".

How do you use "variation" in a sentence?

Example: "There's a lot of variation in prices between the two supermarkets." In Greek, "variation" is παραλλαγή.

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