modulate

US /ˈmɑː.dʒə.leɪt/
UK /ˈmɑː.dʒə.leɪt/
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1.

to vary the strength, tone, or pitch of one's voice or a sound

:
He learned to modulate his voice for public speaking.
The singer could modulate her pitch with great precision.
2.

to alter the amplitude or frequency of an oscillation or wave

:
The radio transmitter modulates the carrier wave.
Engineers use circuits to modulate signals for transmission.