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Raredetune
The correct spelling is detune.
How to pronounce detune
verb
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The correct spelling is detune. 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… For example: "Some avant-garde composers request that performers detune their instruments before playing."
Usage Examples
“Some avant-garde composers request that performers detune their instruments before playing.”
Definition
verb
- 1.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.
- 2.To alter the capacitance of a circuit such that its resonant frequency differs from the incoming frequency.
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