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tune

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🇺🇸

/tuːn/

🇬🇧

/tjuːn/

melody or adjustment

Etymology
Etymology Information

'tune' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'ton,' where 'ton' meant 'sound' or 'tone.'

Historical Evolution

'ton' transformed into the Middle English word 'tune,' and eventually became the modern English word 'tune.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'sound' or 'tone,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'melody' or 'to adjust.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a melody or a sequence of musical notes.

She hummed a cheerful tune.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to adjust a musical instrument to the correct pitch.

He tuned the guitar before the performance.

Synonyms

Verb 2

to adjust or modify something to achieve optimal performance.

The mechanic tuned the engine for better efficiency.

Synonyms

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