out of tune; off-key; discordant
Describes music or singing that is off-key, or metaphorically something that is out of sync or not right. Often used in the phrase 調子っぱずれな音.
See also: 調子外れ (ちょうしはずれ)
His singing was so off-key that I couldn't listen to it.
The discordant sound of the piano echoed through the room.
Standard spelling; the っぱずれ part is a colloquial contraction of はずれ.
Alternate kanji spelling using 外れ; less common and may be considered nonstandard.
Colloquial form of 調子外れ (ちょうしはずれ), with the っぱずれ part likely a contraction of はずれ influenced by colloquial gemination.