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British slang
A truly great song or piece of music.
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Tone
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
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proper tune means A truly great song or piece of music. It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"proper tune" means A truly great song or piece of music. In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
An excellent song, especially one that is loud and suitable for dancing
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Excellent; amazing; high-quality (used for music or performances)
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