tuning
Britishnoun
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a set of pitches to which the open strings of a guitar, violin, etc, are tuned
the normal tuning on a violin is G, D, A, E
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the accurate pitching of notes and intervals by a choir, orchestra, etc; intonation
Example Sentences
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When Bradford’s story was first adapted back in 1985, they set a viewership record for Channel 4, with 13.8 million tuning in for the finale.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Behind the scenes of soccer commentary: If you’ve been tuning in to the World Cup, you’ve probably been struck by the announcers’ uniquely energetic, passionate commentary.
From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2026
Nestle has also been tuning into social-media trends in the coffee world and adjacent segments, and the popularity of cold coffee has drawn its attention, Touzet said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Supporters across Scotland will also be tuning in for the game, which is being shown on the BBC.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
After his grandparents went to bed, he rigged up an antenna and toyed with the radio dials, tuning in a German-language newscast on the BBC.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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