tune (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /tuːn/
Definition
A sequence of musical notes that is pleasant to listen to.
Examples
She hummed a familiar tune as she worked.
The song has a very simple and memorable tune.
He tried to play the tune on his guitar.
How to Use tune
- tune in to (phrasal verb)
- To listen to or watch a broadcast; to pay attention to. — "We always tune in to the news at 6 PM."
- tune out (phrasal verb)
- To stop paying attention to something; to ignore. — "He tends to tune out when people talk about politics."
- tune up (phrasal verb)
- To adjust a musical instrument or engine so it works correctly. — "I need to get my car tuned up before the long trip."
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