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tunes

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈtunz// UK //tjˈuːnz// tunes

n. songs or pieces of music with a clear melody. You often use this word when you really like the music or want to dance to it.

n. melodies or musical compositions, often characterized by a catchy or rhythmic quality. Frequently used in plural form to refer to a collection of songs or a specific musical selection.


SIMPLE

He put on some great tunes for the party.

CONTEXTUAL

We spent the whole afternoon listening to old tunes from the nineties while we cleaned the house.

COMPLEX

The DJ's ability to blend classic soul tunes with modern electronic beats kept the dance floor crowded until the early hours of the morning.

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Almost always used in the plural when referring to music in a general or informal sense.

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