American English pronunciation

How to pronounce tunes

IPA transcription: ['tunz]

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Noun

  • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

    “she was humming an air from Beethoven”

  • the property of producing accurately a note of a given pitch

    “he cannot sing in tune”

    “the clarinet was out of tune”

  • the adjustment of a radio receiver or other circuit to a required frequency

Verb

  • adjust for (better) functioning

    “tune the engine”

  • adjust the pitches of (musical instruments)

    “My piano needs to be tuned”

Usage examples

  • The audio is available as a digital download on iTunes.
  • They sang the same tunes at each party.
  • Sixteen percent of millionaires inherited their fortunes.
  • Thou comest well, if thou comest alone said of misfortunes.
  • Thou comest'well, if thou comest alone said of misfortunes.
  • Jim's misfortunes are assumed to be because he is unable to get over Pam.
  • The company's fortunes began to decline with the rise of online streaming services.
  • Thou comest well, if thou comest alone said of misfortunes.
  • Luny Tunes then remixed Janet Jackson's hit single "Call on Me", which featured Nelly.
  • New tunes continue to be written today for the same ancient lyrics.