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.
Etymology
Middle English tun, from Old French ton, from Latin tonus 'tone', from Greek tonos 'tone, accent'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings
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.