Auto-Tune
[ aw-toh toon, ‐tyoon ]
/ ˈɔ toʊ ˈtun, ‐ˈtyun /
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Trademark.
a brand name for software that processes vocal or instrumental tracks in a recording to correct pitch and timing errors.
verb (used with object)
(sometimes lowercase) to alter (recorded audio) to correct pitch and timing or create a melody.
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How to use Auto-Tune in a sentence
But, unfortunately, their loyal audience quickly learned these auto mechanics might need some lessons in Autotune.
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British Dictionary definitions for Auto-Tune
autotune
/ (ˈɔːtəʊˌtjuːn) /
noun
a software package that automatically manipulates a recording of a vocal track until it is in tune regardless of whether or not the original performance was in tune
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