detune

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detune

verb detunes · detuning · detuned · de-tune

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.
Similar: untune
To alter the resonant frequency of a tuned system so that it is slightly different from a specified target frequency.

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verb alter the resonant frequency of a tuned system

Español	desintonizar
Português	dessintonizar

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@misc{detune_2026,
  title = {detune},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/detune},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}