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tune

tune

 
 
pronunciation:
tun
parts of speech:
noun, verb
phrases:
sing a different tune, tune in, tune out
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a specific series of pleasing musical tones; melody.
He played a tune on the piano.
similar words:
song, strain, theme
definition 2: the correct musical pitch.
She cannot sing in tune.
similar words:
ear, pitch
definition 3: the state of being made to have the proper musical pitch.
Is the piano in tune?
similar words:
pitch
definition 4: agreement or harmony.
Her clothes are out of tune with the times.
synonyms:
accord, agreement, harmony
similar words:
accordance, correspondence, in step, sympathy, unison
phrase: sing a different tune
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: tunes, tuning, tuned
definition: to adjust a musical instrument so that it has proper musical pitch.
He tuned his guitar.
similar words:
adjust
phrase: tune in, tune out
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  instrument, music