Example: Der Gitarrist stimmt seine Saiten nach Gehör vor dem Konzert.
Definition
"Nach Gehör stimmen" means tuning a musical instrument by ear, relying on auditory perception rather than using a tuning device. It involves adjusting the pitch of strings or notes based on how they sound to the musician, like a guitarist tuning strings before a concert by listening carefully.
The phrase "nach Gehör stimmen" comes from German, where "nach" means 'according to,' "Gehör" means 'hearing' or 'ear,' and "stimmen" means 'to tune.' Together, it literally translates to 'tune according to hearing.' Did you know this method has been used for centuries by musicians before electronic tuners were invented?
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