detune
detune verb: to intentionally lower or raise the pitch produced by a musical instrument, often to produce sounds not normally possible, or to reduce tension in a stringed instrument for the purpose of shipping or maintenance.
Verb
detune (third-person singular simple present detunes, present participle detuning, simple past and past participle detuned)
- To intentionally lower or raise the pitch produced by a musical instrument, often to produce sounds not normally possible, or to reduce tension in a stringed instrument for the purpose of shipping or maintenance.
- Some avant-garde composers request that performers detune their instruments before playing.
- Synonyms:
- untune
- To alter the resonant frequency of a tuned system so that it is slightly different from a specified target frequency.
detune meaning in Tamil
detune in Tamil
- சுரபேதமாக்குதல், தொனிப்பிறக்கு
Synonyms of detune
Forms of detune
| third-person singular present | detunes |
|---|---|
| present participle | detuning |
| past participle | detuned |
| past | detuned |
| alternative form | de-tune |
Origin of detune
From de- + tune.
Words formed from detune
Questions about detune
- What does detune mean?
- Detune means to intentionally lower or raise the pitch produced by a musical instrument, often to produce sounds not normally possible, or to reduce tension in a stringed instrument for the purpose of shipping or maintenance.
- What is detune in Tamil?
- Detune in Tamil is சுரபேதமாக்குதல், தொனிப்பிறக்கு. See Detune meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is detune?
- Detune is a verb.
- What is the past tense of detune?
- The past tense of detune is detuned.
Words near detune in the dictionary
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