Definitions

1. 1. to call the tune
2. 2. to make the final decision

Components

• 定 dìng – to set
• 音 yīn – sound

Related Words

• 定音鼓 dìng yīn gǔ – timpani
• 一锤定音 yī chuí dìng yīn – lit. to fix the tone with a single hammer blow
• 一槌定音 yī chuí dìng yīn – lit. to fix the tone with a single hammer blow