Synonyms for detune
- verb
Definitions
- v. 1
To intentionally lower or raise the pitch produced by a musical instrument, often to produce sounds not normally possible, or to reduce tension in a stringed instrument for the purpose of shipping or maintenance.
Some avant-garde composers request that performers detune their instruments before playing.
Forms
- Past participle
- detuned
e.g. detuned → untuned, distuned…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| detune | steady | |
| untune | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- untune
- 7 letters
- distune