tune

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Noun

1. A [[melody]].
2. A [[song]], or short [[musical]] [[composition]].
3. {{lb|en|informal}} The act of [[tuning]] or maintenance.
4. The state or condition of being correctly [[tuned]].
5. {{lb|en|obsolete}} [[temper|Temper]]; [[frame of mind]].
6. {{lb|en|obsolete}} A sound; a note; a tone.
7. {{lb|en|obsolete}} [[order|Order]]; [[harmony]]; [[concord]].

Interjection

1. {{lb|en|UK|slang}} {{n-g|Used to show appreciation or approval of a [[song]].}}

Verb

1. To adjust (a musical instrument) so that it produces the correct pitches.
2. To adjust or modify (especially a mechanical or electrical device) so that it functions optimally.
3. To adjust the frequency of a transmitter or receiver, such as on a radio or TV transmitter or receiver, so as to send or receive an electromagnetic signal through a desired frequency band or channel.
4. Of [[faculty|faculties]], [[sense#Noun|senses]], etc.: to adapt to or direct towards a particular target.
5. To [[make]] [[more]] [[precise]], [[intense]], or [[effective]]; to put into a proper state or disposition.
6. To adjust the frequency of a transmitter or receiver, such as on a radio or TV transmitter or receiver, so as to send or receive an electromagnetic signal through a desired frequency band or channel.
7. To [[attune]]; to adapt in style of music; to make harmonious.
8. {{lb|en|transitive}} To give a certain [[tone]] or [[character]] to.
9. {{lb|en|transitive}} To set (lyrics) to music.
10. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To sing with melody or harmony.
11. {{lb|en|transitive|South Africa|slang}} To be [[impudent]] towards; to [[cheek#Verb|cheek]].

Proper noun

1. {{surname|en}}.

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