variation
/ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ · noun
Meaning
- The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.
- A related but distinct thing.
- The angular difference at the vessel between the direction of true north and magnetic north.
- A line of play that differs from the original.
- 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.
- The modification of a hereditary trait.
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