Word: variation
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: var
i
a
tion
Definition: A technique where material is repeated with alterations to the melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, counterpoint or orchestration; but with some invariant characteristic, e.g. a ground bass.
Morphemes:
Affix: variation
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A technique where material is repeated with alterations to the melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, counterpoint or orchestration; but with some invariant characteristic, e.g. a ground bass.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: varius
Language: la
Decoded: varius
Meaning: diverse, various, variegated
Affix: -ō
Language: la
Decoded: -o
Meaning: denominative
Affix: -tiō
Language: la
Decoded: -tio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -tion, -ation, -ing; suffixed to a verb (usually a participle form) to form a noun relating to some action or the result of an action.