accordatura

noun

ac·​cor·​da·​tu·​ra

əˌkȯrdəˈtu̇rə,

(ˌ)aˌk-

plural -s

: the tuning scheme of a stringed musical instrument

g d′ a′ e″ is the usual accordatura of a violin

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, act of tuning, from accordato (past participle of accordare to tune, accord, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin) + -ura -ure

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined above

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