Meaning & Definition of word "Tune"

Tune

/tjuːn/

noun:

  • 1. A melody or musical composition.
    • Example: She hummed a cheerful tune while she worked in the garden.
  • 2. The overall character or mood of a piece of music.
    • Example: The film's soundtrack set a dramatic tune for the entire scene.
  • 3. A song or piece of music.
    • Example: He sang his favorite tune at the karaoke bar.

verb:

  • 1. To adjust the pitch of a musical instrument.
    • Example: Before the concert, the musicians took a few minutes to tune their instruments.
  • 2. To arrange or adapt something to achieve a desired effect.
    • Example: The director had to tune the script to better suit the actors' strengths.
  • 3. To make something more harmonious or agreeable.
    • Example: 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 of tune

Meaning: To be in a good mood or situation.

Example Sentence: I’m feeling real tuned today.

Meaning: To adjust someone’s mood or feelings.

Example Sentence: Let’s tune you to a happier vibe.