modulation

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Even when the narrative splits into parallel tracks, there’s precious little differentiation or modulation from one scene to the next.

From Los Angeles Times

“It is uncertain if modulation of the gut-skin axis leads to enhanced UV resistance, but there is correlation.”

From Seattle Times

I wrote: “The vocal modulation. The oratorical rhythm. The instinct for a good story: She’s got the ingredients for a magnetic performance. And she delivers. When Warren speaks, you lean in.”

From Washington Post

This hyperventilated quality initially serves the story and Chazelle’s concept of the era’s delirious excess, but the lack of modulation rapidly becomes enervating.

From New York Times

Fuqua’s tendency toward overstatement also means that the movie lacks modulation, which, among other things, makes it difficult for Smith to do much other than square his jaw and push forward.

From New York Times