To tune by ear
Example: She can tune the guitar by ear without any tools.
Definition
"To tune by ear" means adjusting the pitch of a musical instrument using only one's hearing, without the assistance of electronic devices or tuning tools, relying on auditory perception to achieve the correct sound.
Etymology
The phrase "to tune by ear" combines the verb "tune," which comes from the Old English 'tūn' meaning a musical note or melody, and the expression "by ear," referring to using hearing as the guide. Did you know that musicians have long relied on their ears before the invention of tuning devices to ensure instruments sounded harmonious?
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"To tune by ear" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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