Example: The band played a well tuned melody during the concert.
Definition
"Well tuned" describes a musical instrument or ensemble that is accurately adjusted to produce the correct pitch and harmonious sound, ensuring the melody sounds pleasing and in perfect harmony during performance.
Translations
bien afinado
goed gestemd
ben afinat
bien accordé
gut gestimmt
Etymology
The phrase "well tuned" originates from the verb "tune," which comes from the Old French word "toner" meaning to sound or ring, and the Latin "tonus" meaning tone. The adjective "well tuned" literally means 'properly adjusted in tone,' reflecting the importance of accurate pitch in music.
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"Well tuned" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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