Second instrument is out of tune Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue, "Second instrument is out of tune," leads us to the answer "SHARP." Here's why this answer perfectly fits the clue:

• Wordplay: The word "second" can refer to either the passage of time or the musical term for the note above the tonic. In this context, "second" hints at a musical interpretation.
• Musical Terminology: In music theory, when an instrument is "out of tune," it means the pitch is higher or lower than the intended note. If an instrument is higher in pitch, it is referred to as "sharp."
• Double Meaning: The clue cleverly combines the concept of a musical instrument being "out of tune" with the term "sharp," which also carries the meaning of higher pitch in the musical context.

This intersection of musical references and wordplay makes "SHARP" the precise solution to the clue "Second instrument is out of tune."

Definition of "SHARP"

(of an object) having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something

Example :

I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my back

fresh goats' milk cheese has a slightly sharper flavour than fromage frais

she feared his sharp tongue

 The Crossword clue "Second instrument is out of tune" published 34 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Mirror cryptic	22 April 2024	SHARP
Crusader Crossword Express	6 July 2022	SHARP

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