Definition of tune
1a : a pleasing succession of musical tones : melodyb : a dominant theme
2 : correct musical pitch or consonance —used chiefly in the phrases in tune and out of tune
3a : agreement, harmony in tune with the timesb : general attitude : approach changed his tune when the going got roughc archaic : a frame of mind : mood
4 : amount, extent custom-made to the tune of $40 to $50 apiece — Amer. Fabrics
5a : manner of utterance : intonation; specifically : phonetic modulationb archaic : quality of sound : tone
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Examples of tune in a Sentence
hummed a little tune while I sorted the laundry
your negative assessment of the restaurant seems to be in tune with the opinions of the critics
Origin and Etymology of tune
Middle English, from Anglo-French tun, tuen tone
First Known Use: 14th century
tune
Definition of tune
tuned
;tuning
transitive verb
1 : to adjust in musical pitch or cause to be in tune tuned her guitar
2a : to bring into harmony : attuneb : to adjust for precise functioning —often used with up tune up an enginec : to make more precise, intense, or effective
3 : to adjust with respect to resonance at a particular frequency: such asa : to adjust (a radio or television receiver) to respond to waves of a particular frequency —often used with inb : to establish radio contact with tune in a directional beacon
4 : to adjust the frequency of the output of (a device) to a chosen frequency or range of frequencies; also : to alter the frequency of (radiation)
intransitive verb
1 : to become attuned
2 : to adjust a radio or television receiver to respond to waves of a particular frequency
Examples of tune in a Sentence
The piano needs to be tuned.
We tuned our bikes before the road trip.
The mechanic tuned the engine.
The copilot tuned the radio to hear the message.
15th Century
First Known Use of tune
15th century
TUNE Defined for English Language Learners
tune
playDefinition of tune for English Language Learners
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: a series of musical notes that produce a pleasing sound when played or sung
tune
Definition of tune for English Language Learners
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: to adjust (a musical instrument) so that it makes the correct sound when played
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: to make small changes to (something) in order to make it work better
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: to adjust (a radio or television) so that it receives a broadcast clearly
TUNE Defined for Kids
Definition of tune for Students
tuneful
\-fəl\ adjectiveDefinition of tune for Students
tuned
;tuning
1 : to adjust a radio or television so that it receives clearly
2 : to adjust in musical pitch I tuned my guitar.
3 : to come or bring into harmony
4 : to put (as an engine) in good working order Hint: This sense is often used with up.
tuner
nountune out
: to ignore what is happening or being said
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