transposing Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: T R AE0 N S P OW1 Z IH0 NG
What Does Transposing Mean?
Transposing is a verb that means present participle and gerund of transpose. As a noun, it means A transposition. As an adjective, it means Written in a different pitch to how it sounds.
Word Facts for Transposing
| Part of speech | verb, noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | exchange, interchange and swap |
| Antonyms | non-transposing |
| Plural | transposings |
Transposing Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of transpose
Transposing as a Noun
- A transposition.
Transposing as an Adjective
- Written in a different pitch to how it sounds.
Trumpet is a transposing instrument while trombone is not.
Verb
- To reverse or change the order of (two or more things); to swap or interchange.
- To rewrite or perform (a piece) in another key.
- To move (a term) from one side of an algebraic equation to the other, reversing the sign of the term.
- To rearrange elements in a matrix, by interchanging their respective row and column positional indicators.
- (chiefly of the European Union) To give force to a directive by passing appropriate implementation measures.
Adjective
- A musical instrument that is written in a different pitch to how it sounds, often for ease of playing multiple instruments of the same family that have different ranges.
Trumpet is a transposing instrument while trombone is not.
Synonyms of Transposing
Transposing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Transposing
Transposing in a Sentence
Trumpet is a transposing instrument while trombone is not.
Word Forms & Grammar
transposing
transposing (plural transposings)
transposing (not comparable)
Transposing: Your Questions Answered
Is transposing a verb or a noun?
Transposing is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.
What is another word for transposing?
Close synonyms of transposing are exchange, interchange and swap. See the full list of transposing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of transposing?
The opposite of transposing is non-transposing.
What is the plural of transposing?
The plural of transposing is transposings.