In this case the instrument will be paired with another instrument that is slightly detuned.

Equal temperament starts by arranging all notes at multiples of the same basic interval, but the intervals themselves are detuned slightly, relative to just intonation.

Some instruments have two keys for each pitch slightly detuned so that the pitches beat when they are played together.

New engines were slightly detuned, and have a new identification code: CF3.

Glynn's theme reverts to the traditional key of E minor, even though it is slightly detuned.

On synthesizers, the term unison is used to describe two or more oscillators that are slightly detuned in correspondence to each other, which makes the sound fatter.

Both were slightly detuned throughout the run of the first generation engine to cope with customs and EPA regulations.

The V8 has been slightly detuned, and both Displacement on Demand and variable valve timing have been removed.

Uses the same engine as the C3, but detuned slightly to deliver 91bhp and without a particulate filter to go wrong.

Another popular application was to use two H910s, slightly detuned with a small delay.