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Tune

/tjuːn/ · noun

Meaning

A melody..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A melody.
  2. A song, or short musical composition.
  3. (informal) The act of tuning or maintenance.
  4. The state or condition of being correctly tuned.
  5. (obsolete) Temper; frame of mind.
  6. (obsolete) A sound; a note; a tone.
  7. (obsolete) Order; harmony; concord.
  8. (UK, slang) Used to show appreciation or approval of a song.

Example Sentences

Eric played a catchy tune on his acoustic guitar and Alyssa played the drums.
Your engine needs a good tune.
Your engine is now in tune.
This piano is not in tune.
Pray you now, if it may the ſtand with the tune of your voices, that I may bee Conſull, I haue heere the Cuſtomarie Gowne.
A child will learn three times as much when he is in tune, as when he […] is dragged unwillingly to [his task].
You heard the new Rizzle Kicks song? — Tune!
to tune a piano or a violin

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does tune mean?

Tune means A melody..

What is a synonym for tune?

Common synonyms include tune in, strain, line, air.

What is the opposite of tune?

Possible antonyms include untune.

How do you use tune in a sentence?

Eric played a catchy tune on his acoustic guitar and Alyssa played the drums.

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