What does intonare in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word intonare in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use intonare in Italian.

The word intonare in Italian means start to sing. start singing, tune, sing in tune, match. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word intonare

start to sing. start singing

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (cominciare a cantare o suonare) (voice)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il coro intonò "Quel mazzolin di fiori".
ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. The baritone started to sing the opening verse.

tune

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (canto, strumento: armonizzare) (instrument)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Luigi ci ha messo mezzora a intonare quella vecchia chitarra.
ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. I feel excited just listening to the orchestra tuning up.

sing in tune

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (dare il giusto tono alle note) (voice)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Con un po' di pratica riuscirai a intonare correttamente la canzone.

match

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (figurato (armonizzare elementi) (clothes)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La cravatta non è intonata con quella camicia.
ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. She never bothered to coordinate her jacket with her shoes.

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