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transpose

[trans-pohz, trans-pohz] / trænsˈpoʊz, ˈtræns poʊz /


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Nicole Eun-Ju Bell’s video and projection designs subtly transpose the setting when, for instance, Umma meets up with her son at church.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

In Tyson Louie’s league, the loser has to pose for a portrait that members then transpose into a scene.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

Kingsolver explained that it was "challenging and also fun to transpose Victorian characters and situations to my own place and time" for her 10th novel.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2023

Unfortunately, it’s not always enough to take one element of the work of someone you like and transpose it into a different context.

From Washington Post • Jan. 17, 2023

Because of this, some horn players learn to transpose at sight.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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