tuning device
[ˈtjuːnɪŋ dɪˈvaɪs]
nounpl: tuning devices
dispositivo de afinação
1. A tool or instrument used to adjust the pitch or frequency of a musical instrument to the correct or desired note
The guitarist used a tuning device to ensure all strings were at the proper pitch.
O guitarrista usou um dispositivo de afinação para garantir que todas as cordas estivessem na altura correta.
2. An electronic or mechanical apparatus that helps calibrate or adjust frequencies in audio, radio, or electronic equipment
The tuning device on the radio allowed users to find their favorite stations easily.
O dispositivo de afinação do rádio permitia que os usuários encontrassem suas estações favoritas facilmente.
In Brazil, musicians and audio technicians commonly use both 'afinador' and 'dispositivo de afinação,' with the former being more colloquial. Electronic tuners have become standard equipment in music studios and among professional musicians in both Brazil and the United States since the late 20th century, replacing traditional tuning forks in many applications.
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