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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIn-tune
/ɪnˈtjuːn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Producing or playing music correctly at the exact right pitch, without being flat or sharp.
"The violin section played completely in-tune throughout the entire performance." - 2
Having a clear understanding of, or being in harmonious agreement with, someone's feelings, needs, or a situation.
"A great leader must remain in-tune with the needs and concerns of the team."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the preposition 'in' combined with the noun 'tune' (dating back to the late 14th century from Old French 'ton', from Latin 'tonus'). Originally used strictly in a musical context to describe instruments or voices pitched correctly, the term evolved metaphorically in the 20th century to describe emotional alignment, awareness, or harmonious agreement with people, environments, or ideas.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "In-tune" is said worldwide
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accordé
Transliteration: a-kor-day
"Le piano est parfaitement accordé."
stimmig
Transliteration: shtɪmɪç
"Die Instrumente waren perfekt gestimmt."
accordato
Transliteration: ak-kor-ta-to
"La chitarra è perfettamente accordata."
afinado
Transliteration: a-fi-na-do
"El coro cantó muy afinado durante todo el concierto."
afinado
Transliteration: a-fi-na-du
"O violão está perfeitamente afinado."
सुर में
Transliteration: sur mein
"गायक पूरी तरह से सुर में गा रहा था।"
合拍的
Transliteration: hé pāi de
"乐器演奏得很合拍。"
조화로운
Transliteration: johwaroun
"그들은 서로의 감정에 잘 조화되어 있다."
調律された
Transliteration: chōritsu sareta
"楽器は正確に調律されていた。"
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