tighten a string

Examples (10)

• You need to tighten the string to raise the pitch.
• He tightened the guitar string carefully so it wouldn't snap.
• The violinist tightened her strings before starting the performance.
• If the sound is too flat, try to tighten the string slightly.
• Always tighten the string slowly to avoid breaking it.
• The luthier showed me how to tighten a loose string on the cello.
• Can you help me tighten this string? It feels too loose.
• She tightened the strings of her harp until they were perfectly in tune.
• Before playing, make sure to tighten every string to the correct tension.
• Use the tuning peg to tighten the string until it reaches a clear note.