VERB
  • Definition - To intentionally lower or raise the pitch produced by a musical instrument. Often done to produce sounds not normally possible, or in the case of stringed instruments to reduce tension for the purposes of shipping or maintenance.
  • Example - Some avant-garde composers request that performers detune their instruments before playing.
  • Synonyms - untune
  • Definition - To alter the capacitance of a circuit such that its resonant frequency differs from the incoming frequency.
  • Example - Some avant-garde composers request that performers detune their instruments before playing.
ADJECTIVE
  • Definition - Having undergone detuning.
  • Example - a detuned instrument or device
Words in your word
7 Letter Words
detuned 9
6 Letter Words
dented 8 denude 8 dudeen 8 duende 8 dueted 8 dunted 8 endued 8 tended 8 detune 7
5 Letter Words
ended 7 endue 6 etude 6 tendu 6 tuned 6 undee 6
4 Letter Words
deed 6 dude 6 deet 5 dene 5 dent 5 duet 5 dune 5 dunt 5 need 5 nude 5 teed 5 tend 5 unde 5 teen 4 tune 4
3 Letter Words
dud 5 dee 4 den 4 due 4 dun 4 end 4 ted 4 nee 3 net 3 nut 3 tee 3 ten 3 tun 3 ute 3
2 Letter Words
de 3 ed 3 en 2 et 2 ne 2 nu 2 te 2 un 2 ut 2
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