tune — a melody or song
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a melody or song
Pronunciation (IPA): /tuːn/
Example Sentences
- My dad always sings out of tune in the shower, but he thinks he's the next BTS member.
- She can't carry a tune, but her enthusiasm makes up for it.
- The piano was so out of tune, even my cat left the room.
tune
NOUN[/tuːn/]
a melody or song
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Tune derives from Medieval English 'tune' meaning 'sound' or 'melody', which evolved from Latin 'tonus' (tone, sound) and ultimately from Greek 'tonos' (tension, pitch, tone). The word entered English through Romance language intermediaries during the Middle English period.
Breakdown
Greek tonos (tension, pitch) → Latin tonus (tone, sound) → Medieval English tune. The root refers to the concept of tension or strain in sound vibration, which evolved to denote the quality and pitch of musical notes.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dad always sings out of tune in the shower, but he thinks he's the next BTS member.”
“She can't carry a tune, but her enthusiasm makes up for it.”
“The piano was so out of tune, even my cat left the room.”
“Please tune in to our radio show at 9 PM.”
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