tuner

Example Sentences

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A chance encounter with a piano tuner -- the husband of his wife's friend -- set him wondering what this previously unconsidered profession was all about.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

His talent caught the attention of a piano tuner who surprised him with an amazing gift - a grand piano.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2023

Each instrument comes with a case, a book of chords and a tuner.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2022

The piano tuner, Maria Caputo, sat on a rock nearby to tweak the instrument when needed, which was often because of the cold and damp.

From New York Times • Nov. 2, 2021

My inventive mother solved this problem by going to the mainland and finding a Crisfield piano tuner who could also give lessons.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson