Alternation (Noun)
Meaning
Successive change from one thing or state to another and back again; "a trill is a rapid alternation between the two notes".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The singer's voice effortlessly moved through the alternation of high and low notes in the complex melody.
- The city's traffic pattern is based on the alternation of one-way streets to reduce congestion.
- The alternation of light and dark colors in the painting created a visually striking effect.
- The poet's use of rhyme and free verse was an interesting alternation of styles throughout the collection.
- The team's strategy relied on the alternation of offense and defense to keep their opponents off balance.