Tuning
Pronunciation: /ˈtuːn/
Tuning (noun)
- a series of musical notes that are pleasant to hear
- the correct musical pitch or key for a musical instrument or voice
Examples
- She hummed a cheerful tune while working.
- The band played a familiar tune at the concert.
Common collocations: catchy tune, play a tune, in tune, out of tune, tune an instrument
Tuning (verb)
- to adjust a musical instrument so it plays the correct notes
- to adjust a machine or device for better performance
Examples
- He needs to tune the piano before the recital.
- She carefully tuned her violin before practice.