transpose
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /trænsˈpoʊz/
KK: /træn'spoʊz/
intransitive verb
Definition
To change the position or order of something, especially in music, by writing or performing it in a different key.
Example
The musician decided to transpose the song to a higher key for the performance.
Tense Forms
Past: transposed
Past Participle: transposed
Conversation
Have you ever tried to transpose a song to a different key?
Yeah, I did it once for a school project, and it was challenging!
I think it really helps you understand music better when you transpose it.
Definitely! It makes you think about the notes in a whole new way.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
shift
convert
alter
Antonyms
maintain
preserve
retain
noun
Definition
A type of matrix created by switching the rows and columns of another matrix.
Example
In mathematics, we often use a transpose to simplify calculations with matrices.
Conversation
Have you ever worked with a transpose in math class?
Yeah, we did that in linear algebra last semester.
I found it really interesting how it changes the matrix structure.
transitive verb
Definition
To change the position or order of something, such as moving a term in an equation or changing the key of a musical piece.
Example
The musician decided to transpose the song to a higher key for the performance.
Tense Forms
Past: transposed
Past Participle: transposed
Conversation
I was trying to figure out how to transpose this song to a different key.
Oh, that can be tricky! Have you used any software for it?
Not yet, but I think it could help me understand how to transpose it manually later.
Root Explanation
Transpose → It is formed from "trans-" (meaning across) and "ponere" (meaning to place). The word means to place something across or to change the order of elements.
Memory Tip
Think of placing things 'across' ('trans-') in a different order ('ponere') — that’s what transpose means.
Visually Confused Words
untransposed
turanose
trappose