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   tune

   /tjuːn/

   noun

   • 1. a melody, especially one that characterizes a particular piece of music: "she left the theatre humming a cheerful tune"
   • ▪ a piece of popular music: "DJ Samantha provided the tunes"

   verb

   • 1. adjust (a musical instrument) to the correct or uniform pitch: "he tuned the harp for me" Similar adjust (to the correct pitch)tune up
   • 2. adjust (a receiver circuit such as a radio or television) to the frequency of the required signal: "the radio was tuned to the BBC"
   • 3. adjust (an engine) or balance (mechanical parts) so that a vehicle runs smoothly and efficiently: "the suspension was tuned for a softer ride"
   • 4. adjust or adapt (something) to a particular purpose or situation: "the animals are finely tuned to life in the desert" Similar attuneadaptadjustfine-tuneregulatemodulatecalibrate
   • 5. tell (something) to (someone): informal South African "he starts tuning you stories about his youth"

   Word Origin late Middle English: unexplained alteration of tone. The verb is first recorded (late 15th century) in the sense ‘celebrate in music, sing’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTUNE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TUNE definition: 1. a series of musical notes, especially one that is pleasant and easy to remember: 2. singing or…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tuneTune Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of TUNE is a pleasing succession of musical tones : melody. How to use tune in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTUNE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   TUNE meaning: 1. a series of musical notes, especially one that is pleasant and easy to remember: 2. singing or…. Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › tuneTUNE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Tune definition: a succession of musical sounds forming a melody, with or without the harmony accompanying it. See examples of TUNE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTUNE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A tune is a series of musical notes that is pleasant and easy to remember. She was humming a merry little tune. Synonyms: melody, air, song, theme More Synonyms of tune. 2. countable noun. You can refer to a song or a short piece of music as a tune. She'll also be playing your favourite pop tunes. 3. verb.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › tuneTune - definition of tune by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. Music. a. A melody, especially a simple and easily remembered one. b. A song. c. The state of being in correct pitch: sang out of tune; played in tune with the piano. d. Obsolete A musical tone. 2. a. Concord or agreement; harmony: in tune with the times. b. Archaic Frame of mind; disposition. 3.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtune noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   a series of musical notes that are sung or played in a particular order to form a piece of music. to sing/whistle a tune. He was humming a familiar tune. I can play a few tunes on the piano. I don't know the title but I recognize the tune. It was a catchy tune (= easy to remember).