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What does detune mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word detune? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (music) To intentionally lower or raise the pitch produced by a musical instrument. Often done to produce sounds not normally possible, or in the case of stringed instruments to reduce tension for the purposes of shipping or maintenance.
  2. (electronics) To alter the capacitance of a circuit such that its resonant frequency differs from the incoming frequency.
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Examples
I mean we could play as fast as we want, growl a lot and detune our guitars but I think that would just be a cop out to the fans as well as us.
If we detune laser A from resonance the symmetry is destroyed.
Some avant-garde composers request that performers detune their instruments before playing.
So to sing it successfully I've had to detune my guitar by one tone.

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