retune

tune

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [toon, tyoon]
- /tun, tyun/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [toon, tyoon]
- /tun, tyun/

Definitions of retune word

noun retune a succession of musical sounds forming an air or melody, with or without the harmony accompanying it. 1
noun retune a musical setting of a hymn, poem, psalm, etc., usually in four-part harmony. 1
noun retune the state of being in the proper pitch: to be in tune. 1
noun retune agreement in pitch; unison; harmony. 1
noun retune proper adjustment, as of radio instruments or circuits with respect to frequency. 1
noun retune harmonious relationship; accord; agreement. 1

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Origin of retune

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English (noun); unexplained variant of tone

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Parts of speech for Retune

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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retune popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for retune

verb retune

fiddle — a musical instrument of the viol family.

Just one Synonym for retune