tuner

Etymology 1

From tune (verb) + -er.

noun

  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. (archaic) One who sings or makes music.

Etymology 2

tune (noun) + -er (“Variety -er”)

noun

  1. (entertainment industry, informal) A musical.

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