compressed scale
[/kəmˈprɛst skeɪl/]
nounpl: compressed scales
escala comprimida
1. A scale or proportion in which distances or measurements are reduced proportionally to fit within a smaller space or area
The architect used a compressed scale of 1:100 to represent the building on the blueprint.
O arquiteto usou uma escala comprimida de 1:100 para representar o edifício no projeto.
2. In cartography, a map projection that reduces the size of represented areas while maintaining relative proportions
The compressed scale on the world map makes it easier to see all continents at once.
A escala comprimida no mapa-múndi facilita visualizar todos os continentes de uma vez.
3. In music, a condensed arrangement of notes or frequencies covering a smaller range than normal
The synthesizer's compressed scale allowed the musician to play complex melodies in a limited pitch range.
A escala comprimida do sintetizador permitiu ao músico tocar melodias complexas em uma faixa limitada de notas.
The term 'compressed scale' is primarily used in technical and professional contexts in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in architecture, engineering, cartography, and design. It reflects the necessity in these fields to represent large objects or areas proportionally within smaller working spaces. In Brazilian educational contexts, students learn about 'escala comprimida' as a fundamental concept in technical drawing and geography.
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