tuned
word · lemma: tune
/ˈtund/
toond
/tjˈuːnd/
tyoond
Definition
When something is 'tuned', it means it has been adjusted to the right musical pitch or frequency, or set correctly for a specific purpose, like a radio set to a certain station.
Usage & Nuances
'Tuned' is used for musical instruments ('well-tuned guitar') and also for devices ('radio is tuned to 101 FM'). Can be used figuratively ('keep tuned for updates'). Common expressions: 'stay tuned', 'finely tuned', 'tuned in to'.
Spanish: afinada - sintonizadoPortuguese (BR): afinada - sintonizadoPortuguese (PT): afinada - sintonizadoChinese (Simplified): 调好（音）- 调谐Chinese (Traditional): 調好（音）- 調諧Hindi: तरीके से मिलाया गया - ट्यून किया हुआArabic: مُضبوطة (آلة موسيقية) - مضبوط (راديو أو جهاز)Bengali: সুর-সমঞ্জস (বাদ্যযন্ত্র) - সেট করা (যন্ত্রপাতি)Russian: настроенJapanese: 調律された - チューニングされたVietnamese: được chỉnh âm - được điều chỉnhKorean: 조율된 - 맞춰진Turkish: akort edilmiş - ayarlanmışUrdu: درست ساز - ٹیون کیا گیاIndonesian: disetel - disesuaikan
Example Sentences
All the instruments were tuned before the show.
basic
Make sure your piano stays tuned for the recital.
natural
Don’t change the channel—I like it tuned right here.
natural
His ear is so tuned to music, he can play any melody by ear.
natural
The guitar is perfectly tuned.
basic
The radio was tuned to my favorite station.
basic