tuning

/ˈtuːnɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Related to the adjustment of a musical instrument, engine, or device.
    • The tuning fork is a simple tool used by musicians for reference pitch.
    • He bought a tuning app for his smartphone to help with guitar practice.
    • She attended a tuning workshop to learn how to maintain her own piano.
noun
  1. The act of adjusting a musical instrument so that it produces the correct pitches.
    • She could hear the tuning of the violins backstage before the orchestra began.
    • The guitarist spent an hour on the tuning of his guitar before the concert.
    • Proper tuning of a piano requires a trained ear and special tools.
  2. The adjustment of an engine or mechanical system to improve performance.
    • Regular tuning of your bicycle's gears can prevent shifting problems.
    • The mechanic specializes in the tuning of racing motorcycles.
    • After a careful tuning, the car's engine ran much more smoothly.
  3. The process of adjusting a radio or television to receive a specific frequency or channel.
    • The tuning of the old radio was tricky because the knob was loose.
    • He did a fine tuning of the antenna to get a clearer picture.
    • Digital tuning makes it easy to find your favorite stations.