tuned

We have found lemma(root) word of tuned : tune.

Definitions


[tjuːn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a melody, especially one that characterizes a particular piece of music
(e.g: she left the theatre humming a cheerful tune)


Phrases:
- in tune
- out of tune
- there's many a good tune played on an old fiddle
- to the tune of

Origin:
late Middle English: unexplained alteration of tone. The verb is first recorded (late 15th century) in the sense ‘celebrate in music, sing’


[tjuːn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- adjust (a musical instrument) to the correct or uniform pitch
(e.g: he tuned the harp for me)

- adjust (a receiver circuit such as a radio or television) to the frequency of the required signal
(e.g: the radio was tuned to the BBC)

- adjust (an engine) or balance (mechanical parts) so that a vehicle runs smoothly and efficiently
(e.g: the suspension was tuned for a softer ride)

- adjust or adapt (something) to a particular purpose or situation
(e.g: the animals are finely tuned to life in the desert)

- tell (something) to (someone)
(e.g: he starts tuning you stories about his youth)


Phrases:
- in tune
- out of tune
- there's many a good tune played on an old fiddle
- to the tune of

Origin:
late Middle English: unexplained alteration of tone. The verb is first recorded (late 15th century) in the sense ‘celebrate in music, sing’




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