tuner
/ˈtjuːnə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈunɚ] /ˈtuːnər/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈunɚ] /ˈtü-nər How to pronounce tuner (audio) ˈtyü-/ (ame, mw)
tuner — noun
- tunersingular
- tunersplural
1. a small device or app that shows whether a note is too high or too low, so you c
a small device or app that shows whether a note is too high or too low, so you can adjust an instrument to the correct pitch
Sana clipped a tuner onto her guitar before the school concert.
collocation: clip a tuner onto a guitar
Before recording, David checked his bass with a tuner on his phone.
The violin still sounded sharp, so Mei looked at the tuner again.
During class, the teacher passed a tuner around so everyone could tune up.
用法筆記
Often used for clip-on devices and phone apps, especially with guitars, violins, and other string instruments.
2. the section of a radio or TV used for picking which channel or broadcast signal
the section of a radio or TV used for picking which channel or broadcast signal comes in
The old radio went silent when dust jammed the tuner inside it.
part inside a radio that selects stations
A broken tuner kept the kitchen TV from finding local channels.
The repair shop replaced the tuner, and the picture became clear again.
Without a working tuner, Grandpa's set could receive only one station.
用法筆記
Usually mentioned when talking about repairs or older equipment rather than everyday TV watching.
3. someone whose job is to bring musical instruments into tune, especially pianos
someone whose job is to bring musical instruments into tune, especially pianos
Anjali called a tuner after the piano sounded dull in winter.
person hired to tune a piano
The tuner spent two hours working on the hall's grand piano.
Before the show, Eleni thanked the tuner for fixing her violin.
A good tuner listens carefully before turning even one peg.
用法筆記
Especially common for piano work; the person may also handle small adjustments, but tuning is the main job.
4. a separate unit in a sound system that picks up radio broadcasts and passes the
a separate unit in a sound system that picks up radio broadcasts and passes the sound to an amplifier or speakers
Beatrix bought a tuner to connect to the old amplifier in her flat.
separate tuner used with an amplifier
The shop sold a tuner and speakers, but the amplifier cost extra.
At home, Kwame's tuner pulls in jazz stations more clearly than his phone.
When the tuner stopped receiving signals, the stereo could play only CDs.
用法筆記
Common in hi-fi and audio-shop talk, often with words such as amplifier, stereo, and speakers.