tuning
/ˈtuːnɪŋ/
adjective
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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