Transposer: meaning, definitions and examples

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transposer

 

[ trænˈspəʊzə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

A device or software used to transpose music from one key to another.

Synonyms

changer, converter, modifier

Examples of usage

  • I used a transposer to change the key of the song for my performance.
  • The transposer allowed me to easily switch between different musical keys.
Context #2 | Noun

linguistics

A person who translates written text from one language to another.

Synonyms

interpreter, render, translator

Examples of usage

  • The transposer did an excellent job translating the document into French.
  • She works as a transposer for an international organization.

Translations

Translations of the word "transposer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transpositor

🇮🇳 ट्रांसपोज़र

🇩🇪 Transponierer

🇮🇩 transposer

🇺🇦 транспозитор

🇵🇱 transpozytor

🇯🇵 移調器 (いちょうき)

🇫🇷 transpositeur

🇪🇸 transpositor

🇹🇷 transpoze cihazı

🇰🇷 이조기 (ijogi)

🇸🇦 مبدل (mubaddil)

🇨🇿 transponér

🇸🇰 transponér

🇨🇳 移调器 (yídiào qì)

🇸🇮 transpozer

🇮🇸 transposer

🇰🇿 транспозитор

🇬🇪 ტრანსპოზიტორი (transpozitori)

🇦🇿 transpozitor

🇲🇽 transpositor

Etymology

The word 'transposer' originated from the Latin word 'transponere', which means 'to transfer'. It first appeared in the English language in the 16th century. Over time, 'transposer' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to music, linguistics, and technology.