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out of tune

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌaʊt əv ˈtuːn/ · UK /ˌaʊt əv ˈtjuːn/

out of tune means: Producing musical notes that are too high or too low.

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WRONG MUSICAL NOTESB1

Producing musical notes that are too high or too low.

  • The piano is out of tune.
  • He sang out of tune throughout the song.
  • Does your guitar go out of tune easily?

Similar words: off-key

Opposites: in tune

Common phrases: sing out of tune, play out of tune, go out of tune

NOT IN AGREEMENTC1

Not matching or agreeing with someone’s feelings, ideas, or needs.

  • His comments seemed out of tune with the mood.
  • The policy is out of tune with what young people want.
  • Are these rules out of tune with modern life?

How to use it: out of tune with someone/something (Their message is out of tune with public opinion.)

Similar words: out of step, at odds

Opposites: in tune

Common phrases: out of tune with, seem out of tune

Questions about out of tune

What does out of tune mean?

Producing musical notes that are too high or too low.

What is out of tune in other languages?

Türkçe: akortsuz · Español: desafinado · Français: faux · Deutsch: verstimmt · Italiano: stonato · 日本語: 音程が外れて

How do you pronounce out of tune?

In American English /ˌaʊt əv ˈtuːn/; in British English /ˌaʊt əv ˈtjuːn/.

How do you use out of tune in a sentence?

The piano is out of tune. He sang out of tune throughout the song.

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