What does detune mean?
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de·tune
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detuneverb
To intentionally lower or raise the pitch produced by a musical instrument. Often done to produce sounds not normally possible, or in the case of stringed instruments to reduce tension for the purposes of shipping or maintenance.
Some avant-garde composers request that performers detune their instruments before playing.
detuneverb
To alter the capacitance of a circuit such that its resonant frequency differs from the incoming frequency.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of detune in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of detune in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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