retune
Fix instrument's pitch
To retune is to tune again—adjusting a musical instrument, radio, or engine to restore or change its proper setting.
A guitar gets retuned after temperature changes loosen the strings.
A radio is retuned to find a different station.
The word extends to any recalibration: The company retuned its strategy after poor quarterly results.
Minor adjustment
- recalibrateReset to accurate standard
- readjustModify something anew
- optimizeMake maximally effective
- realignRestore to correct arrangement
modify · correct · reset · dial in · refine · rework · update · revise
Cyclic signal generator
- waveformGraphed oscillation pattern
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
- signalMessage-conveying cue
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
transmitter · radio · channel · modulation · resonance · vibration · amplitude · hertz
Fretted stringed instrument
- pianoKeyed percussion instrument
- stringsThin flexible lines
- pitch pipeDevice producing reference tones
- fretsWorries or string dividers
intonation · temperament · octave · interval · sharp · flat · harmonics · bridge
Engine fuel-air mixer
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- timingArt of choosing moments
- idleWithout activity or purpose
- spark plugElectrical ignition component
throttle · fuel injection · RPM · combustion · valves · distributor · emissions · performance
tweak
Minor adjustment
- recalibrateReset to accurate standard
- readjustModify something anew
- optimizeMake maximally effective
realign · modify · correct · reset · dial in · refine · rework · update · revise · customize
oscillator
Cyclic signal generator
receiver · transmitter · radio · channel · modulation · resonance · vibration · amplitude · hertz · spectrum
guitar
Fretted stringed instrument
- pianoKeyed percussion instrument
- stringsThin flexible lines
- pitch pipeDevice producing reference tones
frets · intonation · temperament · octave · interval · sharp · flat · harmonics · bridge · neck
carburetor
Engine fuel-air mixer
spark plug · throttle · fuel injection · RPM · combustion · valves · distributor · emissions · performance · horsepower
retunedetune
Adjust away from pitch
mistune · leave alone · untune · desynchronize · misalign