To tune
Example: I need to tune my guitar before the concert.
Definition
"To tune" means to adjust a musical instrument so that it produces the correct pitch or sound. For example, when you say 'I need to tune my guitar before the concert,' it means you are setting the strings to the right notes for proper harmony.
Etymology
The word "to tune" comes from the Old English 'tunen,' meaning to stretch or adjust, related to the word 'tone.' Originally, it referred to setting the pitch of musical instruments and has been used since medieval times to describe preparing instruments for performance.
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"To tune" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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