tune

[tjuːn]
n
a melody, esp one for which harmony is not essential
the most important part in a musical texture
the cello has the tune at that point
the condition of producing accurately pitched notes, intervals, etc (esp in the phrases in tune, out of tune)
he can't sing in tune
accurate correspondence of pitch and intonation between instruments (esp in the phrases in tune, out of tune)
the violin is not in tune with the piano
the correct adjustment of a radio, television, or some other electronic circuit with respect to the required frequency (esp in the phrases in tune, out of tune)
a frame of mind; disposition or mood
a musical sound; note
vb
to adjust (a musical instrument or a changeable part of one) to a certain pitch
to adjust (a note, etc) so as to bring it into harmony or concord
to adapt or adjust (oneself); attune
to tune oneself to a slower life
to make fine adjustments to (an engine, machine, etc) to obtain optimum performance
to adjust (one or more circuits) for resonance at a desired frequency
to utter (something) musically or in the form of a melody; sing
See tune in See tune out See tune up
- 习惯用语
- call the tune to be in control of the proceedings
- change one's tune to alter one's attitude or tone of speech
- sing another tune 同
- sing another a different tune 同
- to the tune of to the amount or extent of
- tune someone grief to annoy or harass someone