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tuned

Variant of tune

tune definition

tune (to̵̅o̅n, tyo̵̅o̅n)

noun

Obsolete a sound or tone
1. a succession of musical tones forming a rhythmic, catchy whole; melody; air
2. a musical setting of a hymn, psalm, poem, etc.
the condition of having correct musical pitch, or of being in key; also, harmony; agreement; concord: now used chiefly in the phrases in tune and out of tune a violin that is in tune, a person out of tune with the times

Etymology: ME, var. of tone, tone

transitive verb tuned, tuning tun′·ing

to adjust (a musical instrument) to some standard of pitch; put in tune
to adapt (music, the voice, etc.) to some pitch, tone, or mood
to adapt to some condition, mood, etc.; bring into harmony or agreement
Now Rare to utter or express musically
1. to adjust (a system, motor, etc.) to the proper or desired condition or performance
2. to adjust (a radio or TV receiver) to a given frequency or channel

intransitive verb

to be in tune; harmonize

tune Idioms

call the tune

to direct proceedings; be in control

change one's tune

to change one's attitude or manner, as from scorn to respect

sing a different tune

to talk or act differently because of a change of attitude

to the tune of

Informal to the sum, price, or extent of

tune in

to adjust a radio or television receiver to a given frequency or channel so as to receive (a specified station, program, etc.)
☆ Slang to become or make aware, knowing, hip, etc.

tune out

to adjust a radio or TV receiver so as to eliminate (interference, a particular broadcasting station, etc.)
Slang to turn one's attention, sympathies, etc. away from

tune up

to adjust (musical instruments) to the same pitch, as in an orchestra
to bring (an engine, etc.) to the proper condition or performance, as by replacing parts, making adjustments, etc.

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