sing different tune
唱反调,异曲同工,异口同声,改弦易辙
Related Words
Definitions
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- : 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.
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tuned, tun·ing.
- : to adjust to a correct or given standard of pitch.
- : to adapt to a particular tone, to the expression of a particular feeling, or the like.
- : to bring into harmony.
- : to adjust for proper functioning.
- : Radio and Television. to adjust so as to bring it into resonance with another circuit, a given frequency, or the like.to adjust so as to make it compatible in frequency with a transmitting apparatus whose signals are to be received.to adjust 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.
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tuned, tun·ing.
- : to put a musical instrument in tune.
- : to give forth a musical sound.
- : to be in harmony or accord; become responsive.
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- : tune in, to adjust a radio or television set so as to receive.
- : tune out, to adjust a radio or television set so as to stop or avoid receiving.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.
Phrases
- tune in
- tune out
- tune up
- call the tune
- carry a tune
- change one's tune
- dance to another tune
- in tune
- to the tune of
Synonyms & Antonyms
Examples
Ross, the UK-based physiologist, says that when you’re in tune with the physical and emotional experience of your cycle, you may be more confident in planning your training, nutrition, and recovery, which can eliminate a lot of anxiety.
Its latest project now gives anyone a chance to make quarantine tunes to vibe to—no music training necessary.
Even if she were to change her tune, it’s unclear how she would block it, says Nikos Tsafos of the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
There’s no telling what the future of the pandemic could bring, so it’s key that brands are proactive when it comes to managing their supply chain and logistics and keeping on top of their brand messaging to stay in tune with customer sentiment.
For now, I enjoyed zipping around town, savoring the sharp steering and superbly tuned suspension.
The band turned back around, raising a lively tune to signal life would go on.
It starts off like any other Lana tune, replete with minor chords and humming, distorted vocals.
“It is the hardest to play,” one of the buglers says of this seemingly simple tune.
We happily hoist our egg nog in the air, embrace each other, and raise our out-of-tune voices in song.
This performance of Bob Dylan's 1971 blues tune features Clapton on guitar.
A fancy came into my head that I would entertain the king and queen with an English tune upon this instrument.
The rhythm of a simple tune plays favourably on a child's ear, enhancing life according to this great law.
She wished that Lady Victoria had made the appointment for the library, which was equally in tune with another side of her.
The melody or tune is played on one of the pipes furnished with holes for the purpose, while the other three give a drone, bass.
How little is it thou canst do when the delicate and feeling heart is out of tune!