Attune: alternatives and connections

A musical idea, or motive, rhythmically developed in consecutive single tones, so as to form a symmetrical and balanced whole, which m…

(of a musical instrument) the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments

To fail in musical quality; as, a singer's voice breaks when it is strained beyond its compass and a tone or note is not completed, bu…

The power of singing; a musical voice; -- so called, probably, from the connection of the voice with the lungs, which lie within the b…

Melodious; musical.

To utter with a melodious voice; to sing.

A hymn tune; a simple sacred tune, sung in unison by the congregation; as, the Lutheran chorals.

An ancient Greek musical instrument of ten strings, resembling the harp.

A melancholy strain or tune in music; any tune.

To elevate the tone of, as of the voice or a musical instrument.

A false or artificial voice; that voice in a man which lies above his natural voice; the male counter tenor or alto voice. See Head vo…

To play on, as a harp; to play (a tune) on the harp; to develop or give expression to by skill and art; to sound forth as from a harp;…

A lively tune played on a hornpipe, for dancing; a tune adapted for such playing.

A contrivance or implement, by which musical sounds are produced; as, a musical instrument.

Containing, or producing, melody; musical; agreeable to the ear by a sweet succession of sounds; as, a melodious voice.

Of or pertaining to music; having the qualities of music; or the power of producing music; devoted to music; melodious; harmonious; as…

A musical sound; a tone; an utterance; a tune.

Consisting of poetic numbers; rhythmical; measured and counted; melodious; musical.