variation

ばらつき、変動

物事の大きさや量、その他の特徴に見られる違い。

やさしい英語で： Differences in size, amount, or other features between things.

• There is little variation in price.
• The study found wide variation between schools.
• Seasonal variations in temperature affect the crops.

使い方： variation in something (We noticed variation in the quality.); variation between things (There is considerable variation between regions.)

類義語： difference, diversity

反対語： uniformity

よく使う表現： variation in something, regional variation

変形、バリエーション

あるものを少し変えた形や種類。

やさしい英語で： A version of something with a few differences.

• This recipe is a variation on a family favourite.
• They sell several variations of the same design.
• Her story offers an interesting variation on a familiar theme.

使い方： a variation on something (The film is a variation on an old story.); a variation of something (This is a variation of the basic exercise.)

類義語： version, variant

よく使う表現： variation on something, variation of something

変化

物事の形や位置、状態が少し変わること。

やさしい英語で： A small change in the form, position, or condition of something.

• A slight variation in pressure opened the valve.
• Repeated variations in speed made the ride uncomfortable.
• The movement allows variation in the position of the arm.

使い方： variation in something (A variation in shape can affect how the tool works.)

類義語： change, alteration

よく使う表現： variation in something, slight variation

変奏

音やリズムなどを変えながら、同じ音楽の主題を繰り返すこと。

やさしい英語で： Repeating a musical idea while changing some of its notes, rhythm, or other features.

• The composer used variation to develop the melody.
• Each variation gives the theme a different mood.
• She played three variations on the same tune.

使い方： a variation on a theme (The piece ends with a variation on the opening theme.)

よく使う表現： theme and variation, variation on something