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Tune, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tuned p. pr. & vb. n. Tuning.]
1. To put into a state adapted to produce the proper sounds; to harmonize, to cause to be in tune; to correct the tone of; as, to tune a piano or a violin. “ Tune your harps.”
2. To give tone to; to attune; to adapt in style of music; to make harmonious.
For now to sorrow must I tune my song. --Milton.
3. To sing with melody or harmony.
Fountains, and ye, that warble, as ye flow,
Melodious murmurs, warbling tune his praise. --Milton.
4. To put into a proper state or disposition.
tuned
adj 1: brought to correct pitch; "his tuned violin"; "the attuned
instruments" [syn: attuned]
2: so adjusted as to be appropriate or brought into harmony;
"an industry not attuned to the demands of the market"; "a
remark keyed to the situation"; "charges finely tuned to
the amount a student can afford" [syn: attuned, keyed]
3: tuned in equal temperament; or so tuned as to allow
modulation into other keys