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Tuning: meaning, definitions and examples

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tuning

 

[ˈtjuːnɪŋ ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

music

The activity or process of making slight changes to something such as an engine to improve its performance.

Synonyms

adjustment, calibration, fine-tuning.

Examples of usage

  • Tuning the guitar before the concert is crucial for a perfect performance.
  • The mechanic suggested some tuning adjustments for better fuel efficiency.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

The adjustment or manipulation of a device or system to perform at its best.

Synonyms

adjustment, fine-tuning, optimization.

Examples of usage

  • The tuning of the antenna improved the signal reception.
  • Software tuning can enhance the speed and efficiency of a computer system.
Context #3 | Noun

music

The act of adjusting the pitch of musical instruments.

Synonyms

instrument calibration, pitch adjustment, string tuning.

Examples of usage

  • The piano tuner visits regularly to ensure proper tuning of the instrument.
  • Musicians need to practice tuning their instruments to play in harmony.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Old French 'toner', meaning 'to sound', which evolved from the Latin 'tonare', meaning 'to thunder'.
  • Its root relates to 'tone', reflecting the sound adjustments involved in the process.
  • The concept dates back to at least the 16th century when it was used in musical contexts.

Music

  • In music, tuning often refers to adjusting the pitch of instruments to be in harmony with each other.
  • Different styles of music may require different tuning systems, like equal temperament or just intonation.
  • Specialty tunings, like open tuning, change the standard tuning of guitars to create unique sounds.

Science

  • In physics, tuning can describe adjusting frequencies in waves, such as in radio or sound waves.
  • Tuning forks, invented in the 18th century, are tools used to create specific pitches for musical tuning.
  • Modern technology includes electronic tuners that help musicians achieve accurate sound adjustments.

Literature

  • Tuning is often metaphorically used in literature to discuss characters aligning with their environment or themselves.
  • In poetry, the tuning of words can affect rhythm, emotion, and overall harmony of the piece.
  • Famous authors like Virginia Woolf have used the concept of tuning in their explorations of character consciousness.

Pop Culture

  • Reality TV shows often feature 'tuning' challenges where contestants must improve their performance to meet standards.
  • Tuning is a common theme in music-themed movies, like 'A Star is Born', where character growth parallels improvements in musical skill.
  • The popular festival 'Burning Man' incorporates elements of tuning in DIY art installations symbolizing harmony and collective creativity.

Translations

Translations of the word "tuning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 afinação

🇮🇳 सुर

🇩🇪 Abstimmung

🇮🇩 penalaan

🇺🇦 налаштування

🇵🇱 strojenie

🇯🇵 調律 (ちょうりつ)

🇫🇷 accordage

🇪🇸 afinación

🇹🇷 akort

🇰🇷 조율 (조정)

🇸🇦 ضبط

🇨🇿 ladění

🇸🇰 ladenie

🇨🇳 调音 (tiáo yīn)

🇸🇮 uglaševanje

🇮🇸 stilling

🇰🇿 күйге келтіру

🇬🇪 დახვეწა

🇦🇿 tənzimləmə

🇲🇽 afinación

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