tune

tune

1. a melody, esp one for which harmony is not essential

2. the most important part in a musical texture

3. the condition of producing accurately pitched notes, intervals, etc. (esp in the phrases in tune, out of tune)

4. accurate correspondence of pitch and intonation between instruments (esp in the phrases in tune, out of tune)

5. the correct adjustment of a radio, television, or some other electronic circuit with respect to the required frequency (esp in the phrases in tune, out of tune)

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tune

[tün]

(electronics)

To adjust for resonance at a desired frequency.

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tune

(jargon)

(From musical, possibly via automotive, usage) To optimise a program or system for a particular environment, especially by adjusting numerical parameters designed as hooks for tuning, e.g. by changing "#define" lines in C. One may "tune for time" (fastest execution), "tune for space" (least memory use), or "tune for configuration" (most efficient use of hardware).

See bum, hot spot, hand-hacking.

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