Definition of Tune. Meaning of Tune. Synonyms of Tune
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Definition of Tune
Tune Tune Tune, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tuned; p. pr. & vb. n.
Tuning.]
1. To put into a state adapted to produce the proper sounds;
to harmonize, to cause to be in tune; to correct the tone
of; as, to tune a piano or a violin. `` Tune your harps.'
--Dryden.
Tune Tune Tune, n. [A variant of tone.]
1. A sound; a note; a tone. ``The tune of your voices.'
--Shak.
2. (Mus.)
(a) A rhythmical, melodious, symmetrical series of tones
for one voice or instrument, or for any number of
voices or instruments in unison, or two or more such
series forming parts in harmony; a melody; an air; as,
a merry tune; a mournful tune; a slow tune; a psalm
tune. See Air.
(b) The state of giving the proper, sound or sounds; just
intonation; harmonious accordance; pitch of the voice
or an instrument; adjustment of the parts of an
instrument so as to harmonize with itself or with
others; as, the piano, or the organ, is not in tune.
Like sweet bells jangled, out of tune and harsh.
--Shak.
3. Order; harmony; concord; fit disposition, temper, or
humor; right mood.
A child will learn three times as much when he is in
tune, as when he . . . is dragged unwillingly to
[his task]. --Locke.
