tuning
/ˈtjuːnɪŋ/noun
Middle School
1
The calibration of a musical instrument to a standard pitch.
2
Ellipsis of tuning system.
3
The adjustment of a system or circuit to secure optimum performance.
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