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tune


Meanings
  • noun

    A sequence of notes and rhythms played or sung.

    - "She hummed a pleasant tune while cooking."
    - "The orchestra played a beautiful tune for the audience."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with tune
moon , june , spoon , moonbeam
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Tune (English) : To adjust or set (an instrument, machine, or system) to the right pitch or condition.

  2. Tone (English) : The quality of a voice or sound, especially in relation to pitch, volume, and timbre.


Variants
List of all variants of tune that leads to same result
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Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'tun' meaning 'enclosure, farm, yard' and later came to mean 'a piece of music'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the term 'tune' comes from the Old English word 'tun' which means 'enclosure'?

  2. The shortest tune in the world is 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' and lasts only 3 seconds.

  3. The longest tune ever recorded is 'The Ode to Joy' by Ludwig van Beethoven, which lasts for 45 minutes.


Related Concepts
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  1. Melody: A succession of single pitches, usually sung or played in sequence, forming a pleasing and coherent whole.

  2. Harmony: The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and pleasing combinations of sound.


Culture
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Throughout history, tunes have been an essential part of various cultures, from folk songs to classical music. Tunes have been used in storytelling, celebrations, and rituals. For instance, the Irish jigs and reels are popular folk tunes that have been passed down through generations.

How to Memorize "tune"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a melody in your head.
    - Visualize the notes as they are played or sung.
    - Create mental images for each section of the tune.

  2. associate

    - Associate each note with a visual image.
    - Create a story or scenario for each section of the tune.
    - Link each note to a specific emotion or memory.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the 'Every Good Boy Does Fine' mnemonic for remembering the notes on the lines of the treble clef.
    - Create a phrase using the first letter of each note in the melody.
    - Sing the tune with the lyrics to help remember the sequence.


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