detune
detune · detunes · detuned · detuning
To intentionally lower or raise the pitch produced by a musical instrument, often to…To intentionally lower or raise the pitch produced by a musical instrument, often to produce sounds not normally possible, or to reduce tension in a stringed instrument for the purpose of shipping or maintenance.
Meaning
2 sensesTo intentionally lower or raise the pitch produced by a musical instrument, often to produce sounds not normally possible, or to reduce tension in a stringed instrument for the purpose of shipping or maintenance.
Some avant-garde composers request that performers detune their instruments before playing.
To alter the resonant frequency of a tuned system so that it is slightly different from a specified target frequency.
Translations
2 languagesForms
detunes, detuning, detuned, detunedSynonyms
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2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle