detuned
|de/tuned|
/diːˈtjuːnd/
(detune)
alter tuning
Etymology
'detune' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'reverse' or 'remove' and the word 'tune' from Old English 'tune,' meaning 'a musical sound.'
'detune' evolved from the combination of 'de-' and 'tune' in modern English, maintaining its meaning of reversing the tuning process.
Initially, it meant 'to remove tuning,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to adjust a musical instrument or device so that it is not in tune.
The guitarist detuned his instrument for a unique sound.
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Adjective 1
describing a state where something is not in tune or has been adjusted to be out of tune.
The detuned piano gave the song an eerie quality.
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Last updated: 2025/05/07 04:33