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How to pronounce “tune

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Pronunciation guide for tune

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of tune with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Strykin' AheadDo you just wake up one morning and decide to write a tune,
Definition summary
A melody.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce tune

Strykin' Ahead

Do you just wake up one morning and decide to write a tune,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “tune

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A melody.
  • A song, or short musical composition.
  • (informal) The act of tuning or maintenance.
  • The state or condition of being correctly tuned.
  • (obsolete) Temper; frame of mind.
  • (obsolete) A sound; a note; a tone.
  • (obsolete) Order; harmony; concord.
  • [Interjection]
  • (UK, slang) Used to show appreciation or approval of a song.
  • [Verb]
  • To adjust (a musical instrument) so that it produces the correct pitches.
  • To adjust or modify (especially a mechanical or electrical device) so that it functions optimally.
  • To adjust the frequency on a radio or TV set, so as to receive the desired channel.
  • Of faculties, senses, etc.: to adapt to or direct towards a particular target.
  • To make more precise, intense, or effective; to put into a proper state or disposition.
  • To attune; to adapt in style of music; to make harmonious.
  • (transitive) To give a certain tone or character to.
  • (transitive) To set (lyrics) to music.
  • (obsolete) To sing with melody or harmony.
  • (transitive, South Africa, slang) To be impudent towards; to cheek.
  • (Should we delete(+) this sense?) (fandom slang) to adjust the parameters of singing voice synthesis software such as VOCALOID (in order to achieve certain singing techniques, increase the human quality of the voice, etc.)

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