Tune
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (n.) A sound; a note; a tone.

2. (n.) A rhythmical, melodious, symmetrical series of tones for one voice or instrument, or for any number of voices or instruments in unison, or two or more such series forming parts in harmony; a melody; an air; as, a merry tune; a mournful tune; a slow tune; a psalm tune. See Air.

3. (n.) The state of giving the proper, sound or sounds; just intonation; harmonious accordance; pitch of the voice or an instrument; adjustment of the parts of an instrument so as to harmonize with itself or with others; as, the piano, or the organ, is not in tune.

4. (n.) Order; harmony; concord; fit disposition, temper, or humor; right mood.

5. (v. t.) To put into a state adapted to produce the proper sounds; to harmonize, to cause to be in tune; to correct the tone of; as, to tune a piano or a violin.

6. (v. t.) To give tone to; to attune; to adapt in style of music; to make harmonious.

7. (v. t.) To sing with melody or harmony.

8. (v. t.) To put into a proper state or disposition.

9. (v. i.) To form one sound to another; to form accordant musical sounds.

10. (v. i.) To utter inarticulate harmony with the voice; to sing without pronouncing words; to hum.

Greek
2789. kitharizo -- to play on the lyre
... and trans: I play on the harp, I harp, with acc. of the tune. Word Origin from kithara
Definition to play on the lyre NASB Word Usage harp (1), playing (1). ...
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Strong's Hebrew
4257. Machalath -- in psalm titles, probably the name of a tune.
... Machalath. 4258 . in psalm titles, probably the name of a tune. ... Word Origin from
chalah Definition in psalm titles, probably the name of a tune. Mahalath ...
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5059. nagan -- to touch or play a stringed instrument
... instruments, melody, ministrel, player,. A primitive root; properly, to
thrum, ie Beat a tune with the fingers; expec. To play on ...
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Library

Psalm 19:4. To the Tune of the 113Th Psalm. The Book of Nature and ...
... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 19:4. To the tune of the 113th Psalm.
The book of nature and scripture. 1 Great God, the heaven's ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watts/the psalms of david/psalm 19 4 to the tune.htm

Psalm 50:5. To a New Tune. The Last Judgment.
... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 50:5. To a new Tune. The last judgment.
1 The Lord the Sovereign sends his summons forth, Calls ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watts/the psalms of david/psalm 50 5 0 to a new.htm

Psalm 50:6. To the Old Proper Tune. The Last Judgment.
... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 50:6. To the old proper Tune. The
last judgment. 1 The God of glory sends his summons forth ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watts/the psalms of david/psalm 50 6 0 to the old.htm

Psalm 113 Proper Tune.
... THE PSALMS OF DAVID PSALM 113 Proper tune. 8,8,8,8,8,8 Proper tune. The majesty
and condescension of God. Ye that delight to serve the Lord,. ...
/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/psalm 113 proper tune.htm

Psalm 115 to the Tune of the 50Th Psalm.
... THE PSALMS OF DAVID PSALM 115 To the tune of the 50th Psalm. 10,10,10,10,10,
10 To the tune of the 50th Psalm. Popish idolatry reproved. ...
/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/psalm 115 to the tune.htm

Psalm 19 to the Tune of the 113Th Psalm.
... THE PSALMS OF DAVID PSALM 19 To the tune of the 113th Psalm. 8,8,8,8,8,8 To the
tune of the 113th Psalm. The books of nature and of scripture. PAUSE. ...
/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/psalm 19 to the tune.htm

Use Noted Parts of First Tune, or Use Second Tune Throughout
... II. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR (Use noted parts of first tune, or use second tune throughout). ...
6.4.6.3. [605]Story of the Cross (first tune, first part): ...
/.../use noted parts of first.htm

Psalm 122:2. Proper Tune. Going to Church.
... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 122:2. Proper Tune. Going to church.
1 ... well. Repeat the fourth stanza to complete the Tune. ...
/.../watts/the psalms of david/psalm 122 2 0 proper tune going.htm

CM [Tune --Antioch. ]
... Hymn 22. CM [Tune"Antioch.]. "Joy to the world! The Lord is come.". Joy
to the world! The Lord is come! Let earth receive her King ...
/.../a collection of gospel hymns in ojibway and english/hymn 22 c m tuneantioch.htm

Nuhguhmoowin 22. CM [Tune --Antioch]
... Nuhguhmoowin 22. CM [Tune"Antioch]. "Joy to the world! The Lord is come.".
Mooj' ge ze yook! me suh ah zhe! Je sus ke duh gwe shing ...
/.../nuhguhmoowin 22 c m tuneantioch.htm

Thesaurus
Tune (15 Occurrences)
... or for any number of voices or instruments in unison, or two or more such series
forming parts in harmony; a melody; an air; as, a merry tune; a mournful tune...
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Miktam (6 Occurrences)
... To the tune of "Silent Dove in Distant Lands." A poem by David, when the Philistines
seized him in Gath. ... To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A poem by David. ...
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Poem (6 Occurrences)
... To the tune of "Silent Dove in Distant Lands." A poem by David, when the Philistines
seized him in Gath. ... To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A poem by David. ...
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Choirmaster (55 Occurrences)
... To the tune of "Mahalath." A contemplation by David. ... To the tune of "Silent Dove
in Distant Lands." A poem by David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. ...
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Tone (9 Occurrences)
... 7. (n.) A mode or tune or plain chant; as, the Gregorian tones. ... 15. (vt) To give
tone, or a particular tone, to; to tune. See Tune, vt. 16. ...
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Musician (112 Occurrences)
... To the tune of "Mahalath." A contemplation by David. ... To the tune of "Silent Dove
in Distant Lands." A poem by David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. ...
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Lilies (15 Occurrences)
... (WEB YLT RSV NIV). Psalms 69:1 For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Lilies."
By David. ... To the tune of "The Lilies of the Covenant." A Psalm by Asaph. ...
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Wrest (8 Occurrences)
... distort. 3. (vt) To tune with a wrest, or key. 4 ... perversion. 5. (n.) Active or moving
power. 6. (n.) A key to tune a stringed instrument of music. 7 ...
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Dump (1 Occurrence)
... 3. (vt) Absence of mind; revery. 4. (n.) A melancholy strain or tune in music; any
tune. 5. (n.) An old kind of dance. 6. (vt) To knock heavily; to stump. ...
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Drum
... 10. (n.) A tea party; a kettledrum. 11. (vi) To beat a drum with sticks; to beat
or play a tune on a drum. 12. ... 15. (vt) To execute on a drum, as a tune. 16. ...
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Resources
To what do the various musical terms in the book of Psalms refer? | GotQuestions.org

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What did Jesus mean when He said, “He who has ears to hear”? | GotQuestions.org

Tune: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Concordance
Tune (15 Occurrences)

1 Corinthians 14:7
Even inanimate things--flutes or harps, for instance--when yielding a sound, if they make no distinction in the notes, how shall the tune which is played on the flute or the harp be known?
(WEY NIV)

Psalms 9:1
For the Chief Musician. Set to "The Death of the Son." A Psalm by David. I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart. I will tell of all your marvelous works.
(See NIV)

Psalms 22:1
For the Chief Musician; set to "The Doe of the Morning." A Psalm by David. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?
(See NIV)

Psalms 45:1
For the Chief Musician. Set to "The Lilies." A contemplation by the sons of Korah. A wedding song. My heart overflows with a noble theme. I recite my verses for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.
(See NIV)

Psalms 53:1
For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Mahalath." A contemplation by David. The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity. There is no one who does good.
(WEB)

Psalms 56:1
For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Silent Dove in Distant Lands." A poem by David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, God, for man wants to swallow me up. All day long, he attacks and oppresses me.
(WEB NIV)

Psalms 57:1
For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A poem by David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed.
(WEB NIV)

Psalms 58:1
For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A poem by David. Do you indeed speak righteousness, silent ones? Do you judge blamelessly, you sons of men?
(WEB NIV)

Psalms 58:5
which doesn't listen to the voice of charmers, no matter how skillful the charmer may be.
(See NIV)

Psalms 59:1
For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A poem by David, when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, my God. Set me on high from those who rise up against me.
(WEB NIV)

Psalms 60:1
For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "The Lily of the Covenant." A teaching poem by David, when he fought with Aram Naharaim and with Aram Zobah, and Joab returned, and killed twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt. God, you have rejected us. You have broken us down. You have been angry. Restore us, again.
(WEB NIV)

Psalms 69:1
For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Lilies." By David. Save me, God, for the waters have come up to my neck!
(WEB NIV)

Psalms 75:1
For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A Psalm by Asaph. A song. We give thanks to you, God. We give thanks, for your Name is near. Men tell about your wondrous works.
(WEB NIV)

Psalms 80:1
For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "The Lilies of the Covenant." A Psalm by Asaph. Hear us, Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock, you who sit above the cherubim, shine forth.
(WEB NIV)

Psalms 88:1
A Song. A Psalm by the sons of Korah. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "The Suffering of Affliction." A contemplation by Heman, the Ezrahite. Yahweh, the God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before you.
(WEB)

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Tune

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Wrest (8 Occurrences)

Dump (1 Occurrence)

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Variation (1 Occurrence)

Note (129 Occurrences)

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Oppresses (6 Occurrences)

Oaks (14 Occurrences)

Jeduthun (15 Occurrences)

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Jonath (2 Occurrences)

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Justly (22 Occurrences)

Ground (538 Occurrences)

Whistle (3 Occurrences)

Instance (9 Occurrences)

Inanimate (1 Occurrence)

Injustice (32 Occurrences)

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Flutes (8 Occurrences)

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Tumultuously (4 Occurrences)

Terebinths (12 Occurrences)

Touch (82 Occurrences)

Trample (34 Occurrences)

Trampled (41 Occurrences)

Thumb (7 Occurrences)

Threatened (11 Occurrences)

Rehokim (2 Occurrences)

Record (71 Occurrences)

Ezrahite (5 Occurrences)

Elem (2 Occurrences)

Enthroned (25 Occurrences)

Defenses (8 Occurrences)

Director (10 Occurrences)

Dance (18 Occurrences)

Melody (55 Occurrences)

Pipe (13 Occurrences)

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Protect (32 Occurrences)

Pitch (25 Occurrences)

Point (106 Occurrences)

Plain (113 Occurrences)

Blamelessly (12 Occurrences)

Charm (5 Occurrences)

Chant (2 Occurrences)

Aijeleth (1 Occurrence)

Set (6715 Occurrences)

Sing (147 Occurrences)

Sharp (115 Occurrences)

Storms (4 Occurrences)

Saves (19 Occurrences)

Servile (13 Occurrences)

String (12 Occurrences)

Spring (122 Occurrences)

Wondrous (41 Occurrences)

Psalms (44 Occurrences)

Music (143 Occurrences)

Burst (33 Occurrences)

Distant (56 Occurrences)

Oppress (57 Occurrences)

Hind (4 Occurrences)

Lily (9 Occurrences)

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