transpose

verb
UK: /trænˈspəʊz/
US: /trænˈspoʊz/

  1. To change the order or position of things.

    1. Please transpose these two paragraphs in the report to improve clarity.
    2. The editor decided to transpose the last two chapters, altering the book's flow.

  2. To change something into a different form or medium.

    1. She will transpose the book into a screenplay for the big screen.
    2. The composer aimed to transpose the folk melody into a symphonic piece.

  3. In music, to write or perform a piece of music in a different key.

    1. Can you transpose this song to C major so it's easier to sing?
    2. The singer asked the pianist to transpose the piece down a whole step.

  4. In mathematics, to interchange rows and columns of a matrix.

    1. You can transpose the matrix to analyze data from a different perspective.
    2. We must transpose this matrix before solving for the unknown variables.

Synonyms

swap transfer translate switch invert rearrange convert
transpose noun

  1. A change in the order or position of things.

    1. There was a transpose of dates on the itinerary by accident.
    2. The transpose of elements within the matrix is used for calculations.

  2. The act of writing or performing music in a different key.

    1. The transpose into a higher key made the song more energetic and vibrant.
    2. The singer requested a quick transpose so the melody better suited her range.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "transpose" in English means: To change the order or position of things., To change something into a different form or medium., In music, to write or perform a piece of music in a different key., In mathematics, to interchange rows and columns of a matrix..

The phonetic transcription of "transpose" is /trænˈspəʊz/ in British English and /trænˈspoʊz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "transpose": swap, transfer, translate, switch, invert, rearrange, convert.

Example usage of "transpose": "Please transpose these two paragraphs in the report to improve clarity.". More examples on the page.