# detune

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To intentionally lower or raise the pitch produced by a musical instrument, often to produce sounds not normally possible, or to reduce tension in a stringed instrument for the purpose of shipping or maintenance.
2. To alter the resonant frequency of a tuned system so that it is slightly different from a specified target frequency.

## Etymology
From de- + tune.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/detune