tune
noun
[ tjuːn ]
• a melody, especially one that characterizes a particular piece of music.
• "she left the theatre humming a cheerful tune"
tune
verb
• adjust (a musical instrument) to the correct or uniform pitch.
• "he tuned the harp for me"
Similar:
adjust (to the correct pitch),
tune up,
• adjust (a receiver circuit such as a radio or television) to the frequency of the required signal.
• "the radio was tuned to the BBC"
• adjust (an engine) or balance (mechanical parts) so that a vehicle runs smoothly and efficiently.
• "the suspension was tuned for a softer ride"
• adjust or adapt (something) to a particular purpose or situation.
• "the animals are finely tuned to life in the desert"
• tell (something) to (someone).
• "he starts tuning you stories about his youth"
Origin:
late Middle English: unexplained alteration of tone. The verb is first recorded (late 15th century) in the sense ‘celebrate in music, sing’.
in tune
• with correct pitch or intonation.
• "they couldn't sing a note in tune"
• (of an engine or other machine) properly adjusted.
