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Tune

🇬🇧 UK /["/tjuːn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/tuːn/"]/

Meaning of Tune

a series of musical notes that are sung or played in a particular order to form a piece of music

In simple words: A melody or song.

Tune in a sentence

• I can't get that catchy tune out of my head.
• The orchestra played a beautiful tune that captivated the audience.
• Can you help me tune my guitar for tonight's performance?
• After some adjustments, the piano was finally in tune.
• He hummed a gentle tune while he worked in the garden.

How to use Tune

Use 'tune' to refer to melodies, often in a musical context. It's informal when talking about common songs, but can also be formal in music composition. Avoid using it for complex musical pieces.

Grammar pattern

tune + object

Memory hint

Think of 'tune' as 'tune your ear' to a nice melody.

Related words

Collocations with Tune

• little
• good
• great
• hum
• play (somebody)
• sing
• to the tune of something

Synonyms for Tune

• melody
• song
• air
• harmony
• ditty

Opposites of Tune

• dissonance
• discord

Common mistakes with Tune

• Confused with 'tune in' meaning to listen or watch.
• Using 'tune' as a verb only when it can also be a noun.
• Forget to use 'tune' when referring to familiar songs or jingles.

Frequently asked questions about Tune

What does Tune mean?

A melody or song.

What is the definition of Tune?

a series of musical notes that are sung or played in a particular order to form a piece of music

How do you use Tune in a sentence?

I can't get that catchy tune out of my head.

Can you give another example of Tune?

The orchestra played a beautiful tune that captivated the audience.

What are synonyms for Tune?

Common alternatives include melody, song, air, harmony, ditty.

What is the opposite of Tune?

Opposite meanings include dissonance, discord.

What words go with Tune?

It commonly pairs with little, good, great, hum, play (somebody), sing, to the tune of something.

What are common mistakes when using Tune?

Confused with 'tune in' meaning to listen or watch. Using 'tune' as a verb only when it can also be a noun. Forget to use 'tune' when referring to familiar songs or jingles.

How do you pronounce Tune?

US: /["/tuːn/"]/, UK: /["/tjuːn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tune?

Use 'tune' to refer to melodies, often in a musical context. It's informal when talking about common songs, but can also be formal in music composition. Avoid using it for complex musical pieces.

What CEFR level is Tune?

"Tune" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.