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tuner

/ˈtjuː.nɚ/

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noun

A person who tunes a piano or organ.

Examples :

"The family hired a tuner to make sure the piano sounded perfect for the recital. "

person music job

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noun

A device, electronic or mechanical, that helps a person tune a musical instrument by showing the deviation of the played pitch from the desired pitch.

Examples :

"My guitar teacher used a tuner to check if my E string was in tune. "

music electronics device technical sound

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noun

On a musical instrument, a peg or mechanical device that changes the tension, and hence pitch, of a string.

Examples :

"The violinist carefully adjusted the tuner on her violin to ensure the strings were in tune. "

music device technical part sound machine

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noun

The component of an audio system that receives radio broadcasts.

Examples :

"My grandfather's old radio needed a new tuner to receive the local station. "

electronics device music sound technology machine communication

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noun

One who sings or makes music.

Examples :

"The school choir's talented tuner practiced every day to improve her singing. "

music entertainment person

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noun

(entertainment industry) A musical.

Examples :

"The school's music program has a talented young tuner. "

music entertainment