interpolation
- noun
- /ˌɪntərpəˈleɪʃən/
- Specialized
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- Sinatra's occasional interpolation of a different version of the "code" phrase is not only interesting in itself, but it reveals much about the spirit in which Sinatra sings the song, whether he uses Mercer's line or his own variation.
Examples
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During the performance, there was a surprising interpolation of a well-known pop song, which delighted the audience.
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The not-so-subtle changes in the lyrics are intentional interpolations designed to create a new political theology of the Psalms and a new Christian theology as a whole.
Academic text (2000) -
She said, I want to apply that Tone Zone interpolation while my my videos are playing.
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In the remix, the artist included an interpolation of the catchy chorus from her previous hit.
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The musical arrangement features an interpolation of a classic melody, adding a nostalgic touch to the new recording.
How Direct
Surface Forms
Morphology
interpolation = interpolate (semi-transparent) = inter + polate + ion
The musical sense is formed from the general idea 'to insert', but it denotes a specific production practice (re-performing a melody rather than sampling) that may not be fully inferred by non-specialists.
Etymology
Interpolation comes from the Latin parts inter- 'between' and a root for 'making changes', so it means putting one thing into another. In music, an interpolation is when a musician puts a melody from an older song into a new one by replaying it, not by using the original recording.