Bagtingan (en. Tuning)

bag-ting-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of adjusting the pitch of a musical instrument.
The guitar needed tuning before the concert.
Kinailangan ng gitara na dumaan sa bagtingan bago ang konsiyerto.
An adjustment where different parts of a system are made compatible with its intended function.
The tuning of the new machine is needed to ensure efficient operation.
Ang bagtingan ng bagong makina ay kinakailangan upang matiyak ang mahusay na operasyon.

Etymology

root word: bagting

Common Phrases and Expressions

tune the piano
Make the correct pitch of the piano.
bagtingan ang piano
needs tuning
Requires adjustment to sound correct.
kailangan ng bagtingan

Related Words

tone
The sound produced by something when it is operated or moved.
bagting
pitch
The quality or characteristic of sound in music.
tono

Slang Meanings

looks happy or lively
The bagtingan of the kids on the street is delightful.
Ang bagtingan ng mga bata sa kalsada ay nakakatuwa.
anticipation or eager expectation
The bagtingan on her face while she waited was evident in her eyes.
Ang bagtingan ng kanyang mukha habang siya ay naghihintay ay kita sa kanyang mga mata.