- present participle of tune.
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
Broadcasters have been able to cash in on the audiences tuning into the games, thanks in part to the addition this summer of two “hydration breaks” a game.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Supporters across Scotland will also be tuning in for the game, which is being shown on the BBC.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
“Quincy was never good with tuning out all the noise on the court—all the trash talk,” Brandon said.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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