downtune

/ˈdaʊntjuːn/

Etymology

From down- + tune.

downtune means to tune (a musical instrument) to a lower pitch. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

downtune is pronounced /ˈdaʊntjuːn/.

verb

To tune (a musical instrument) to a lower pitch.“We all downtune for this song so it's easier on the singer.”