tuning
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈtunɪŋ/ · UK /ˈtjuːnɪŋ/
tuning means: Adjusting a musical instrument so that it produces notes at the correct pitch.
noun
Adjusting a musical instrument so that it produces notes at the correct pitch.
- The piano needs tuning.
- She checked the guitar's tuning before the concert.
- Regular tuning helps the instrument sound its best.
Adjusting a machine or system so that it works as well as possible.
- The engine needs careful tuning.
- Database tuning made the website faster.
- Small changes to the circuit's tuning improved reception.
Questions about tuning
What does tuning mean?
Adjusting a musical instrument so that it produces notes at the correct pitch.
What is tuning in other languages?
Türkçe: akort · Español: afinación · Français: accordage · Deutsch: Stimmen · Italiano: accordatura · 日本語: 調律
How do you pronounce tuning?
In American English /ˈtunɪŋ/; in British English /ˈtjuːnɪŋ/.
How do you use tuning in a sentence?
The piano needs tuning. She checked the guitar's tuning before the concert.
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