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tune
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- pronunciation:
- tun
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- change one's tune, sing a different tune, to the tune of, tune in, tune out, tune up
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a sequence of agreeable musical tones; a melody.
He whistled a tune as he made himself a sandwich.I wrote the tune to the song, and my partner wrote the words.- synonyms:
- melody
- similar words:
- aria, ditty, motif, song, strain, theme
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| definition 2: |
a song, especially one that is popular or well-known.
The jukebox was playing a great tune, and we were all singing along.Why don't you play some tunes we can dance to? |
| definition 3: |
accurate musical pitch.
She cannot sing in tune.- similar words:
- ear, pitch
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| definition 4: |
the state of being adjusted to proper or accurate musical pitch.
I hope the piano in tune.The guitars seemed to be out of tune with each other.- similar words:
- pitch
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| definition 5: |
agreement, consonance, or harmony.
His point of view is out of tune with the times.My husband and I have always been in tune on political issues.- synonyms:
- accord, agreement, consonance, harmony
- similar words:
- accordance, concord, conformity, congruence, congruity, correspondence, euphony, in step, sympathy, unison
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| definition 6: |
the adjustment of an electronic device to receive signals clearly at a given frequency.
The radio requires a tune sometimes because I listen to a weak station.- similar words:
- adjustment
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| related words: |
ballad, jingle, melody, phrase, true |
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| phrase: |
change one's tune, sing a different tune, to the tune of |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
tunes, tuning, tuned |
| definition 1: |
to adjust (one or more musical instruments) to accurate or proper musical pitch (sometimes fol. by "up").
The orchestra tuned their instruments as the audience took their seats.- similar words:
- adjust, attune, modulate
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| definition 2: |
to adjust (an engine, mechanism, or the like) so that it works properly (often fol. by "up").
After the repair shop tuned up the engine, the car didn't stall anymore.- similar words:
- adjust, regulate, set
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| definition 3: |
to adjust (a radio or television) to receive signals clearly at a specific frequency.
I'll go tune the radio; it's losing its signal.- similar words:
- adjust, dial, modulate, set
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| definition 4: |
to bring into agreement, consonance, or harmony.
I found it easier than I'd expected to tune myself to my new surroundings.- synonyms:
- attune, harmonize
- similar words:
- align, calibrate, coordinate, modulate, regulate, synchronize
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| related words: |
modulate, service, true |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to adjust one or more musical instruments to proper pitch (often fol. by "up").
She tuned up carefully before her violin recital.- similar words:
- warm up
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| definition 2: |
to be or come to be in agreement or harmony.
His advisers told him he should tune with the times.- synonyms:
- harmonize
- similar words:
- coordinate, synchronize
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| phrase: |
tune in, tune out, tune up |
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