tune up

The guitarist **tuned up** his instrument before the show.

Phrasal-verb Music

Meaning

to prepare or adjust an instrument for better performance

The guitarist tuned up his instrument before the show.

a melody or musical composition; correct musical pitch

towards a higher position or level

to use failure or mistakes as a foundation for future improvement

to verify information by comparing it with reliable sources

to have sold all of something

to appear or be noticed in a specific place or situation

to be unable to move because of sudden fear or surprise

to include adaptability as a part of a system or plan