Detune
verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 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."
- 2 To alter the resonant frequency of a tuned system so that it is slightly different from a specified target frequency.
Example
More examples"Some avant-garde composers request that performers detune their instruments before playing."
Etymology
From de- + tune.