accordatura
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C1
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/əˌkɔːr.dəˈtʊr.ə/
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/əˌkɔː.dəˈtʊə.rə/
alternative tuning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accordatura' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'accordare,' where 'accord-' meant 'to tune.'
Historical Evolution
'accordare' transformed into the Italian word 'accordatura,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accordatura.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to tune an instrument,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a specific tuning system.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tuning system for a musical instrument, especially a string instrument, that differs from the standard tuning.
The violinist used a special accordatura for the performance.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/14 23:36