tuning

/ ˈtjuːnɪŋ /

noun

1. 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

2. the accurate pitching of notes and intervals by a choir, orchestra, etc; intonation

Example Sentences

With South Africa tuning up for Saturday's match by battling past Scotland, Borthwick will know more than anyone how much better England will have to be if they are to compete with the best team in the world and lighten the mood around Twickenham.

From BBC

Some people think that people that have visual impairments can't really do anything or can't do much with their life beside piano tuning.

From BBC

One student said: "Some people think that people that have visual impairments can't really do anything or can't do much with their life beside piano tuning."

From BBC

Much more has to do with a reductive view that the news is little more than misleading noise, which explains why tuning in to a handful of clear voices claiming they have the answer holds a fierce appeal.

From Salon

When you get a guitar and it’s got a different tuning, you find something new.

From Los Angeles Times

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