Auto-Tune

American  

[aw-toh toon, ‐-tyoon] / ˈɔ toʊ ˈtun, ‐ˈtyun /

Trademark.

1. a brand name for software that processes vocal or instrumental tracks in a recording to correct pitch and timing errors.

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verb (used with object)

1. (sometimes lowercase) to alter (recorded audio) to correct pitch and timing or create a melody.

Example Sentences

On their recent tour, he has been spotted chewing raw steak, berating security guards via Auto-Tune, and passionately kissing fans in the front row.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2025

The concerts remained niche, but five years later, it exploded after then-producer Frannie Kelley booked T-Pain – the chart-topping rapper-singer — who delivered one of Tiny Desk’s memorable performances by shedding his Auto-Tune sound.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2024

Already, some singers rely on pitch-correction technologies such as Auto-Tune.

From Washington Times • Dec. 26, 2023

The chorus, sharpened by Auto-Tune, is “No, no, no” — it’s simultaneously denial, reassurance and proof of life.

From New York Times • Jan. 27, 2023

Although rappers to this day continue to top the charts by emulating T-Pain’s Auto-Tune style, the man himself has at times moved in a different direction.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2023