set to music

Definition (verb): write (music) for (a text) »

transcribe

Definition (verb): write out from speech, notes, etc. Example: Transcribe the oral history of this tribe Definition (verb): rewrite in a different script Example: The Sanskrit text had to be transliterated Definition (verb): rewrite or arrange a piece of music for an instrument or medium other than that originally intended Definition (verb): make a phonetic transcription of Example: The anthropolo... »

tune up

Definition (verb): adjust for (better) functioning Example: tune the engine Definition (verb): adjust the pitches of (musical instruments) Example: My piano needs to be tuned »

trip the light fantastic

Definition (verb): move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance Example: My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio »

realize

Definition (verb): be fully aware or cognizant of Definition (verb): perceive (an idea or situation) mentally Example: Now I see! Definition (verb): perceive (an idea or situation) mentally Example: I just can’t see your point Definition (verb): perceive (an idea or situation) mentally Example: Does she realize how important this decision is? Definition (verb): perceive (an idea or situation... »

trip the light fantastic toe

Definition (verb): move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance Example: My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio »

put down

Definition (verb): cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place Example: set down your bags here Definition (verb): put in a horizontal position Example: lay the books on the table Definition (verb): put in a horizontal position Example: lay the patient carefully onto the bed Definition (verb): cause to come to the ground Example: the pilot managed to land the airplane safely Definiti... »

modulate

Definition (verb): change the key of, in music Example: modulate the melody Definition (verb): vary the pitch of one’s speech Definition (verb): fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of Example: regulate the temperature Definition (verb): fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of Example: modulate the pitch Definition (verb): adjust the pitch, tone, or volume of Definition... »

disc-jockey

Definition (verb): comment on music to be played Example: He has a job disk-jockeying on the weekend »

disk-jockey

Definition (verb): comment on music to be played Example: He has a job disk-jockeying on the weekend »