ALL meanings of to the tune of
to the tune of
T t - noun to the tune of a succession of musical sounds forming an air or melody, with or without the harmony accompanying it. 1
- noun to the tune of a musical setting of a hymn, poem, psalm, etc., usually in four-part harmony. 1
- noun to the tune of the state of being in the proper pitch: to be in tune. 1
- noun to the tune of agreement in pitch; unison; harmony. 1
- noun to the tune of proper adjustment, as of radio instruments or circuits with respect to frequency. 1
- noun to the tune of harmonious relationship; accord; agreement. 1
- noun to the tune of Archaic. frame of mind; mood. 1
- noun to the tune of Obsolete. a tone or sound. 1
- verb with object to the tune of to adjust (a musical instrument) to a correct or given standard of pitch (often followed by up). 1
- verb with object to the tune of to adapt (the voice, song, etc.) to a particular tone, to the expression of a particular feeling, or the like. 1
- verb with object to the tune of to bring (someone or something) into harmony. 1
- verb with object to the tune of to adjust (a motor, mechanism, or the like) for proper functioning. 1
- verb with object to the tune of 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. 1
- verb with object to the tune of to put into or cause to be in a receptive condition, mood, etc.; bring into harmony or agreement. 1
- verb with object to the tune of Archaic. to utter, sound, or express musically. to play upon (a lyre). 1
- verb without object to the tune of to put a musical instrument in tune (often followed by up). 1
- verb without object to the tune of to give forth a musical sound. 1
- verb without object to the tune of to be in harmony or accord; become responsive. 1
- idioms to the tune of call the tune, to decide matters of policy; control: He was technically running the business, but his father still called the tune. 1
- idioms to the tune of 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. 1
- idioms to the tune of 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. 1
- idioms to the tune of 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. 1
- expression to the tune of in the amount of 1
- phrase to the tune of To the tune of a particular amount of money means to the extent of that amount. 0
- noun to the tune of to the amount or extent of 0
- noun to the tune of to the sum, price, or extent of 0