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

The latest version includes a handful of unreleased tunes, in addition to the original 2006 songs. — Caché McClay, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026

Quaid was overwhelmed with joy and claimed Cruise personally called him with the news that the production was set, but quickly changed tunes once Hathaway was revealed as Cruise's co-star. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

At one end sits a cherry-red grand piano, and every afternoon, the young and talented Shefin Mathew plays classic tunes, setting the mood for a leisurely Champagne brunch at the Tea Lounge. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

When Sega Toys first launched iDog, an adorable retro-futuristic robot canine that could play all of your favorite tunes, in 2005, the introduction of such technology to children’s toys felt exciting. — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

Grammy-winning husband-and-wife duo bring fiddles and holiday tunes to Florida. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

Then there are the affair-and-breakup songs, tunes where someone is searching for something better, like young musicians heading west to get famous. — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Aug. 2026

Besides sipping on the smooth traditional drink, people will be able to munch on food pairings from local chefs that include sushi from Yama Sushi Marketplace plus other vendors, attend seminars and dance to DJ tunes. — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026

Any songwriter should be so lucky — to have one of your hallmark tunes be lovingly swept out from under you and become one of the definitive ballads of pop music. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing tunes

• looney tunes
• loony tunes