noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An audio processor that corrects the pitch of a recorded track, also used to distort vocals in electronic music. uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   To tune (an engine, industrial process, etc.) automatically. transitive
2. 2
   To correct the pitch of a vocal or instrumental performance. transitive

   "The singing is sometimes pure and sometimes processed into exaggeratedly AutoTuned “Alvin and the Chipmunks” automation."

Example

More examples

"This singer uses auto-tune to alter his voice."

Etymology

From auto- + tune, a trademark registered to Antares Audio Technologies.

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