sing a different tune
Definition of sing a different tune
informal
: to change the way one talks about something : to have a different opinion about something They say they're not worried about money, but once they see how much the new equipment will cost, they'll be singing a different tune.
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: to produce musical tones by means of the voice
: to utter words in musical tones and with musical inflections and modulations
: to deliver songs as a trained or professional singer
: a session of group singing
: partly or totally unlike in nature, form, or quality : dissimilar
: not the same: such as
: distinct
: differently
: a pleasing succession of musical tones : melody
: a dominant theme
: agreement, harmony
: to adjust in musical pitch or cause to be in tune
: to bring into harmony : attune
: to make more precise, intense, or effective
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