out of tuneplaying or singing higher or lower than the correct musical note
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out of tune adv. or
adj. phr. 1. Out of proper musical pitch; too low or high in sound.
The band sounded terrible, because the instruments were out of tune. 2. Not in agreement; in disagreement; not going well together.
■ Often used with "with".
What Jack said was out of tune with how he looked; he said he was happy, but he looked unhappy. Compare: OFF-KEY.
Antonym: IN TUNE.
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