Accordare a orecchio
Example: Lui sa accordare la chitarra a orecchio senza strumenti.
Definition
"Accordare a orecchio" means tuning a musical instrument by ear, relying solely on hearing the correct pitch rather than using electronic tuners or reference tones. It involves adjusting the instrument’s strings or parts until the sound matches the desired note accurately.
Etymology
The phrase "accordare a orecchio" comes from Italian, where "accordare" means to tune or harmonize, and "a orecchio" literally means 'by ear.' The expression highlights the traditional skill of tuning instruments through listening, a practice that predates modern tuning devices.
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