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To the tune of

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Noun

a succession of musical sounds forming an air or melody, with or without the harmony accompanying it.
a musical setting of a hymn, poem, psalm, etc., usually in four-part harmony.
the state of being in the proper pitch
to be in tune.
agreement in pitch; unison; harmony.
proper adjustment, as of radio instruments or circuits with respect to frequency.
harmonious relationship; accord; agreement.
Archaic . frame of mind; mood.
Obsolete . a tone or sound.

Verb (used with object)

to adjust (a musical instrument) to a correct or given standard of pitch (often fol. by up ).
to adapt (the voice, song, etc.) to a particular tone, to the expression of a particular feeling, or the like.
to bring (someone or something) into harmony.
to adjust (a motor, mechanism, or the like) for proper functioning.
Radio and Television .
to adjust (a circuit, frequency, or the like) so as to bring it into resonance with another circuit, a given frequency, or the like.
to adjust (a receiving apparatus) so as to make it compatible in frequency with a transmitting apparatus whose signals are to be received.
to adjust (a receiving apparatus) so as to receive the signals of a particular transmitting station.
to put into or cause to be in a receptive condition, mood, etc.; bring into harmony or agreement.
Archaic .
to utter, sound, or express musically.
to play upon (a lyre).

Verb (used without object)

to put a musical instrument in tune (often fol. by up ).
to give forth a musical sound.
to be in harmony or accord; become responsive. ?

Verb phrases

tune in, to adjust a radio or television set so as to receive (signals, a particular station, etc.).
tune out,
to adjust a radio or television set so as to stop or avoid receiving (a station or channel).
Slang . to stop paying attention to a person, situation, etc.
tune up,
to cause a group of musical instruments to be brought to the same pitch.
to begin to sing.
to bring into proper operating order, as a motor
Before starting on our trip we should have the car tuned up.

Idioms

call the tune
to decide matters of policy; control
He was technically running the business, but his father still called the tune.
change one's tune
to reverse one's views; change one's mind
She changed her tune about children when she married and had her own.
sing a different tune, to be forced to change one's ways, attitude, behavior
etc.
He will sing a different tune when he has to earn his own money.
to the tune of
Informal . in or about the amount of
In order to expand, they will need capital to the tune of six million dollars.

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