tuner

Meanings

• noun

  An instrument used for adjusting or fine-tuning the pitch of musical instruments or voices.

  - "He used a tuner to ensure that all the strings on his guitar were in tune."
  - "Before recording, the singer used a tuner to make sure she was hitting the right notes."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtjuː.nɚ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈtjuː.nɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tuner
tuner , runner , spooner , booner

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Variants

List of all variants of tuner that leads to same result
tuner , tuners

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Etymology

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The word 'tuner' comes from the Old French word 'tonner', which means 'to sound' or 'to resonate'. This is because the primary function of a tuner is to help musicians adjust the pitch of their instruments to produce a pleasing sound.

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Trivia

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1. The first electronic tuner was invented in 1922 by Adolph Rickenbacker.

2. Some modern tuners can detect and tune to alternative tunings, such as drop D or open G.

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Related Concepts

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1. pitch: The highness or lowness of a sound or note, measured in Hertz (Hz).

2. music theory: The study of the language, structure, and composition of music.

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Culture

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The tuner has been an essential tool in music for centuries. It has been used in various musical traditions around the world, from classical music to rock and roll. The invention of electronic tuners in the late 20th century made it easier and more accurate for musicians to tune their instruments, leading to a significant improvement in the overall quality of recorded music.

How to Memorize "tuner"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a musician using a tuner to adjust the strings on their instrument.
   - Imagine the tuner displaying the correct pitch for each note.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tuner' with the idea of adjusting pitch.
   - Think of the tuner as a tool that helps musicians produce the right sound.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'TUNER' to remember the function of the tool: 'T'une 'U'p 'N'ew 'E'very 'R'ight 'S'tring.

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