scordatura

/skɔːrdəˈtʊrə, skɔr-də-ˈtūr-ə/

Definitions

1. noun

An altered tuning or a specific way of tuning a stringed instrument, often used in Baroque and Renaissance music.

“The lutenist’s use of scordatura added a unique flavor to the performance.”

Synonyms

  • pitching
  • tuning

Antonyms

  • standard tuning