Tune

/tjuːn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A melody or musical composition.

She hummed a cheerful tune while she worked in the garden.

The overall character or mood of a piece of music.

The film's soundtrack set a dramatic tune for the entire scene.

A song or piece of music.

He sang his favorite tune at the karaoke bar.

verb

To adjust the pitch of a musical instrument.

Before the concert, the musicians took a few minutes to tune their instruments.

To arrange or adapt something to achieve a desired effect.

The director had to tune the script to better suit the actors' strengths.

To make something more harmonious or agreeable.

We need to tune our approach to address the community's concerns.

Middle English tun, from Old French ton, from Latin tonus 'tone', from Greek tonos 'tone, accent'.

in tune

in agreement or harmony

out of tune

not in harmony; discordant

tune in

to listen to or watch a broadcast

tune-up

an adjustment or maintenance performed on a machine or vehicle

singing a different tune

to express a different opinion or attitude

melody

A sequence of notes that is musically satisfying.

harmonize

To combine or sing in harmony.

pitch

The highness or lowness of a sound.

music

Vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression.

To be in a good mood or situation.

I’m feeling real tuned today.

To adjust someone’s mood or feelings.

Let’s tune you to a happier vibe.