Pronunciation: /tuːn/
noun a melody or sequence of notes that is pleasing to the ear
A1 I like to listen to a catchy tune on the radio.
A2 She hummed a familiar tune while doing her chores.
B1 The band played a lively tune that got everyone dancing.
B2 The pianist performed a beautiful classical tune at the concert.
C1 The composer wrote a complex tune that required skilled musicians to perform.
C2 The orchestra rehearsed for weeks to perfect the intricate tune for the symphony.
verb to adjust a musical instrument to the correct pitch or to make something operate at the desired frequency
A1 I like to tune my guitar before playing.
A2 She tunes the radio to her favorite station every morning.
B1 The mechanic tuned the engine to improve its performance.
B2 He carefully tuned the piano before the concert.
C1 The chef tuned the recipe to perfection after many trials.
C2 The musician spent hours tuning the instrument to achieve the perfect sound.
formal The orchestra played a beautiful tune at the concert last night.
informal I love jamming out to my favorite tunes on the radio.
slang That new song is a banger, it's definitely my tune of the week.
figurative She always knows how to tune into people's emotions and offer support.
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