Meaning of the word tune in English

What does tune mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tune

US /tuːn/

UK /tʃuːn/

a melody, especially one that characterizes a particular piece of music

Example:

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That's a catchy tune!

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He hummed a familiar tune.

Synonym:

melody air song strain theme

the state of being in the correct pitch or at the correct setting

Example:

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The piano is out of tune.

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Make sure your guitar is in tune before you play.

Synonym:

pitch intonation accord harmony

adjust (a musical instrument) to the correct pitch

Example:

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Can you help me tune my guitar?

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The orchestra began to tune their instruments.

Synonym:

adjust regulate calibrate set

adjust a radio or television to receive a particular station or channel

Example:

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Can you tune the radio to my favorite station?

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He spent hours trying to tune in the distant signal.

Synonym:

adjust set calibrate regulate