detune (0 synonym found)

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Definition of detune:

(v) : (music) 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.
(v) : (engineering) To alter the resonant frequency of a tuned system so that it is slightly different from a specified target frequency.

Definition of detune:

(v) : (music) 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.
(v) : (engineering) To alter the resonant frequency of a tuned system so that it is slightly different from a specified target frequency.

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