ppl. a. [f. TUNE v. (and sb.) + -ED.] Put in tune, sounded musically, etc. (see the verb): usually with qualifying word (in which case sometimes from the sb. = having a specified ‘tune’ or tone); also with adv.
1579. W. Wilkinson, Confut. Familye of Loue, 26 b. Straunge doctrine and new tuned opinions.
c. 1586. C’tess Pembroke, Ps. LVII. vi. To spread thy praise With tuned laies.
1598. Mucedorus, Induct. 6. Sound foorth Bellonas siluer tuned strings.
1662. Playford, Skill Mus. (1674) 58. The Dorick Mood consisted of sober slow Tun’d Notes.
1746–7. Hervey, Medit., Tombs (1767), I. 37. Their Inclinations were nicely-tuned Unisons, and all their conversation was Harmony.
1908. Daily Report, 31 Aug., 9/1. The professional rider on a specially tuned-up machine [motor].
