in tune
in tune — idiom
1. producing the correct notes so the sound matches the expected pitch or fits othe
producing the correct notes so the sound matches the expected pitch or fits other musical parts
By rehearsal time, Gabriel's cello was finally in tune with the choir.
be in tune with another musical part
The children sang in tune after Emily played the starting note.
sing in tune after hearing a guide note
Before the concert, Obi checked whether his trumpet was in tune.
Even the last violin stayed in tune through the difficult ending.
- on pitch
focuses on hitting the correct note, especially in singing
- in harmony
stresses how different notes blend, not just correct pitch
- out of tune
describes notes that sound wrong or do not match others
文法句型
be in tune
sing in tune
be in tune with + instrument or voice
用法筆記
Used for voices or instruments that hit the correct pitch. When you mention what the sound matches, follow it with 'with'.
常見錯誤
in tune — phrase
1. sharing similar feelings or ideas, so people understand one another easily
sharing similar feelings or ideas, so people understand one another easily
After one meeting, Shanti felt in tune with the new design team.
be in tune with a group
Emily and Wei were in tune about the festival's main message.
Our coach stays in tune with what the younger players need.
By spring, Christopher was fully in tune with his partner at work.
- on the same wavelength
more informal and strongly suggests quick mental connection
- in harmony
stresses peaceful relations more than shared understanding
- in step
often emphasizes acting or thinking in the same direction
- at odds
describes people who disagree or clash
- out of touch
suggests a failure to understand current feelings or needs
文法句型
be in tune
be in tune with + person or group
be in tune with + needs or feelings
用法筆記
Often used for people, teams, or relationships in which one side understands the other's feelings, ideas, or needs. Distinguish from sense 2, which is about things matching well.
常見錯誤
2. matching something else in style, feeling, or effect so the combination seems ri
matching something else in style, feeling, or effect so the combination seems right together
The pale curtains are in tune with the oak table and rug.
be in tune with another design element
Mauricio chose music that felt in tune with the quiet restaurant.
The new logo looks in tune with the company's older posters.
Her short speech was in tune with the hopeful mood outside.
- in harmony
often sounds slightly more literary and can suggest beauty as well as fit
- well matched
usually used for colors, clothes, or designs that suit each other
- compatible
broader and often used for systems, styles, or personalities
- clashing
describes things that do not suit each other
- out of place
suggests one thing does not fit the rest
文法句型
be in tune with + thing
look in tune with + setting
feel in tune with + mood or style
用法筆記
Use this sense for colors, designs, words, music, or other things that suit each other. Distinguish from sense 1, which is about mutual understanding between people.