To tune
Example: She needs to tune her guitar before the rehearsal starts.
Definition
"To tune" means to adjust the pitch or tone of a musical instrument so that it produces the correct or desired sound, ensuring harmony and proper musical performance. For example, "She needs to tune her guitar before the rehearsal starts."
Etymology
The verb "to tune" comes from the Old English word "tunan," meaning to stretch or adjust a stringed instrument. It is related to the word "tone," reflecting its musical roots. Did you know that originally it meant simply to stretch a string, but now it involves precise adjustment for harmony?
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"To tune" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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