tuner

English

/ˈtuː.nɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • A person who tunes a piano or organ.
  • 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.
  • On a musical instrument, a peg or mechanical device that changes the tension, and hence pitch, of a string.
  • The component of an audio system that receives radio broadcasts.
  • (archaic) One who sings or makes music.

Etymology

Suffix from English tune.

Origin

English

tune

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