noun
transposition
Transposition (noun) means the act or process of transposing or interchanging.
noun
1
The act or process of transposing or interchanging.
2
A shift of a piece of music to a different musical key by adjusting all the notes of the work equally either up or down in pitch.
3
A sequence of moves resulting in a position that may also be reached by another, more common sequence.
4
An incorporation of the provisions of a European Union directive into a Member State's domestic law.
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Etymology
From Middle French transposition, from Medieval Latin transpositio.
Rhymes for transposition
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of transposition?
"transposition" (noun) means the act or process of transposing or interchanging.
What are the different meanings of transposition?
"transposition" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act or process of transposing or interchanging; 2. A shift of a piece of music to a different musical key by adjusting all the notes of the work equally either up or down in pitch; 3. A sequence of moves resulting in a position that may also be reached by another, more common sequence.