Main Entry:

¹tune

Pronunciation:

\ˈtün, ˈtyün\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French tun, tuen tone

Date:

14th century

1 aarchaic : quality of sound : tone b: manner of utterance : intonation ; specifically : phonetic modulation2 a: a pleasing succession of musical tones : melody b: a dominant theme3: correct musical pitch or consonance —used chiefly in the phrases in tune and out of tune4 aarchaic : a frame of mind : mood b: agreement, harmony <in tune with the times> c: general attitude : approach <changed his tune when the going got rough>5: amount, extent <custom-made to the tune of $40 to $50 apiece — American Fabrics>