Synonyms for

Tune

Verb / tu:n / Another word for tune — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a melody, especially one that is pleasant or easily remembered

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

melody harmony arrangement composition

Informal

song jingle number groove

Literary

lay strain air

Antonyms

discord disharmony cacophony noise dissonance clash

Common collocations

  • tune up
  • tune in
  • tune out
  • change the tune
  • in tune
  • out of tune
  • a catchy tune
  • a sad tune

Word family

noun tune
verb tune
adjective tuneful

Usage note

As a verb, 'tune' often implies adjustment for optimal performance or reception. 'Tune in' and 'tune out' are common phrasal verbs with distinct meanings.

Example sentences

  1. I can't get that tune out of my head.
  2. She hummed a tune as she walked down the street.
  3. The band played a catchy tune that everyone knew.
  4. He whistled a tune while he worked.
  5. The tune of the national anthem is well-known to everyone.

Quotes

  • "A good tune is one that the audience can hum." - Pete Seeger
  • "Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart." - Pablo Casals
  • "You don't get harmony when everybody sings the same note." - Doug Floyd

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