• Noun

    a succession of musical sounds forming an air or melody, with or without the harmony accompanying it.
    a musical setting of a hymn, poem, psalm, etc., usually in four-part harmony.
    the state of being in the proper pitch
    to be in tune.
    agreement in pitch; unison; harmony.
    proper adjustment, as of radio instruments or circuits with respect to frequency.
    harmonious relationship; accord; agreement.
    Archaic . frame of mind; mood.
    Obsolete . a tone or sound.

    Verb (used with object)

    to adjust (a musical instrument) to a correct or given standard of pitch (often fol. by up ).
    to adapt (the voice, song, etc.) to a particular tone, to the expression of a particular feeling, or the like.
    to bring (someone or something) into harmony.
    to adjust (a motor, mechanism, or the like) for proper functioning.
    Radio and Television .
    to adjust (a circuit, frequency, or the like) so as to bring it into resonance with another circuit, a given frequency, or the like.
    to adjust (a receiving apparatus) so as to make it compatible in frequency with a transmitting apparatus whose signals are to be received.
    to adjust (a receiving apparatus) so as to receive the signals of a particular transmitting station.
    to put into or cause to be in a receptive condition, mood, etc.; bring into harmony or agreement.
    Archaic .
    to utter, sound, or express musically.
    to play upon (a lyre).

    Verb (used without object)

    to put a musical instrument in tune (often fol. by up ).
    to give forth a musical sound.
    to be in harmony or accord; become responsive. ?

    Verb phrases

    tune in, to adjust a radio or television set so as to receive (signals, a particular station, etc.).
    tune out,
    to adjust a radio or television set so as to stop or avoid receiving (a station or channel).
    Slang . to stop paying attention to a person, situation, etc.
    tune up,
    to cause a group of musical instruments to be brought to the same pitch.
    to begin to sing.
    to bring into proper operating order, as a motor
    Before starting on our trip we should have the car tuned up.

    Idioms

    call the tune
    to decide matters of policy; control
    He was technically running the business, but his father still called the tune.
    change one's tune
    to reverse one's views; change one's mind
    She changed her tune about children when she married and had her own.
    sing a different tune, to be forced to change one's ways, attitude, behavior
    etc.
    He will sing a different tune when he has to earn his own money.
    to the tune of
    Informal . in or about the amount of
    In order to expand, they will need capital to the tune of six million dollars.

    tác giả


    Tìm thêm với Google.com :

    NHÀ TÀI TRỢ
Mời bạn chọn bộ gõ Anh Việt
Bạn còn lại 350 ký tự.
X