tuner

/ˈtuː.nɚ/noun
Elementary
1

A person who tunes a piano or organ.

2

A device, electronic or mechanical, that helps a person tune a musical instrument by showing the deviation of the played pitch from the desired pitch.

3

On a musical instrument, a peg or mechanical device that changes the tension, and hence pitch, of a string.

4

The component of an audio system that receives radio broadcasts.

5

One who sings or makes music.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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