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tune

Definition

  • noun: a series of musical notes that produce a pleasing sound when played or sung
  • noun: quality of sound
  • verb: to adjust (a musical instrument) so that it makes the correct sound when played
  • verb: to adjust in musical pitch or cause to be in tune
  • used chiefly in the phrases 'in tune' and 'out of tune'
  • synonyms: tone

Examples

  • 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'.

  • The new supervisor is not 'in tune with' the needs of the staff. [=does not understand/appreciate the needs of the staff]

  • A telecommunications company funded the event 'to the tune of' [=at a cost of] several million dollars.

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