Tunings: meaning, definitions and examples

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tunings

 

[ ˈtjuːnɪŋz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

Tunings refer to the specific pitches that the strings of a musical instrument are tuned to.

Synonyms

pitch, tune, tuning

Examples of usage

  • The guitar player experimented with different tunings to create unique sounds.
  • She adjusted the tunings on her violin to match the key of the song.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

In technology, tunings can also refer to the adjustment of parameters or settings to optimize performance.

Synonyms

adjustment, optimization

Examples of usage

  • The engineer fine-tuned the software's tunings for better efficiency.
  • Proper tunings of the equipment can lead to significant improvements in output.

Translations

Translations of the word "tunings" in other languages:

🇵🇹 afinações

🇮🇳 सुर मिलाना

🇩🇪 Stimmungen

🇮🇩 penalaan

🇺🇦 налаштування

🇵🇱 strojenia

🇯🇵 調整 (ちょうせい)

🇫🇷 accordages

🇪🇸 afinaciones

🇹🇷 ayarlar

🇰🇷 조율 (joryul)

🇸🇦 ضبط

🇨🇿 ladění

🇸🇰 ladenia

🇨🇳 调音 (tiáoyīn)

🇸🇮 uglaševanje

🇮🇸 stillingar

🇰🇿 құрылымдар

🇬🇪 დარეგულირება

🇦🇿 düzəlişlər

🇲🇽 afinaciones

Etymology

The word 'tunings' originated from the verb 'tune', which comes from the Middle English word 'tunen', meaning 'to adjust or regulate'. The concept of tunings has been essential in music for centuries, allowing musicians to create harmonious sounds. In technology, tunings have become crucial for optimizing performance and efficiency in various systems and equipment.

See also: tune, tuneful, tunefully, tuner, tunes, tuning.