Synonyms of tunes

tunes 1 of 2

noun

plural of tune

as in melodies

a rhythmic series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect

hummed a little tune while I sorted the laundry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• melodies
• songs
• hymns
• airs
• lyrics
• strains
• warbles
• ballads
• lays
• rhythms
• cadences
• meters
• madrigals
• ditties
• descants
• measures

tunes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of tune

as in keys

Related Words

• keys
• adapts
• pairs
• coordinates
• blends
• reconciles
• harmonizes
• matches
• attunes
• squares
• synthesizes
• fuses
• correlates
• merges
• synchronizes
• conforms
• suits
• proportions
• combines
• conciliates
• connects
• integrates
• accommodates
• dovetails
• unifies
• orchestrates
• fits
• orders
• joins
• balances
• aligns
• equalizes
• unites
• arranges
• standardizes
• arrays
• regularizes
• evens

Dissimilar Words

• disorders
• disharmonizes
• upsets
• disrupts
• disorganizes
• skews
• disturbs
• confuses
• disarrays
• alienates
• estranges

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tunes

Noun

Last season, while in charge at Burnley, Scott Parker also played music during warm-ups and ball-work phases of sessions — and, like the Italian, his staff paused the tunes for tactical sessions. — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Pivots into a black-and-white Brazilian telenovela, which Camilo tunes into nightly while on baby duty, feed into the film’s nesting-doll narrative on paper, but in practice make for annoyingly gratuitous flourishes. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

As the night continued, guests danced well into the evening to DJ Mia Moretti‘s tunes from fan favorites Madonna and Abba. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026

The United States Marine Band played God Bless America and an array of other tunes while guests waited. — Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

As the only mayoral candidate to ride on a float during the Labor Day Parade, Mamdani is uniquely qualified to select some big tunes. — Reshma B, VIBE.com, 7 Sep. 2026

In Arrowhead Stadium before the game, a medley of surprisingly authentic folk tunes echoed over the loud speaker system. — Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026

Adding an eclectic soundtrack that mixes opera with vintage French pop and jaunty tunes that sound like they were lifted from 1960s French comedies, the filmmakers make generous allowances for humor amid the seriousness of the profession. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026

Plus, new tunes from Akriila, Skaiwater, Lisa, The War and Treaty, Karrahbooo, and DIIV. — Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing tunes

• looney tunes
• loony tunes