What does Transpose Mean?

Definitions

Definition as Noun
  • a matrix formed by interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix
Definition as Verb
  • transfer a quantity from one side of an equation to the other side reversing its sign, in order to maintain equality
  • put (a piece of music) into another key
  • change key
  • exchange positions without a change in value
  • cause to change places
  • change the order or arrangement of
  • transfer from one place or period to another

Examples

  • "Can you transpose this fugue into G major?"
  • "These operators commute with each other"
  • "interchange this screw for one of a smaller size"
  • "Dyslexics often transpose letters in a word"
  • "The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America"

Part of Speech

Noun, Verb