tune synonyms

tune

n.

melody, air, aria, song, harmony, strain, theme, piece, number, ditty, jingle, a few bars; see also melody 2, song.

call the tune*

be in control, direct, manage; see lead 1.

change one's tune*

change one's mind, alter one's actions, be transformed; see change 4,

sing a different tune*

change one's mind, alter one's actions, be transformed; see change 4. See syn. study at melody.

tune

v.

adjust the pitch, attune, put in tune, tune up, tighten the strings, use the tuning fork, set the tune; see also harmonize 1.

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