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absolute pitch

US/ˈæb.səˌlut pɪt͡ʃ/

absolute pitch noun: the exact pitch of a note as established by its rate of vibration based on a standard scale.

Noun

absolute pitch (countable and uncountable, plural absolute pitches)

  1. The exact pitch of a note as established by its rate of vibration based on a standard scale.
  2. (uncountable) Perfect pitch; the ability to identify or produce any tone without need of an external reference.

absolute pitch meaning in Tamil and Tagalog

absolute pitch in Tamil

தனிநிலை உரப்பு, தனிச்சுருதி

absolute pitch in Tagalog

pitch established by its rate of vibration
ganap na tono

Forms of absolute pitch

pluralabsolute pitches

Questions about absolute pitch

What does absolute pitch mean?
Absolute pitch means the exact pitch of a note as established by its rate of vibration based on a standard scale.
What is absolute pitch in Tamil?
Absolute pitch in Tamil is தனிநிலை உரப்பு, தனிச்சுருதி. See Absolute pitch meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is absolute pitch?
Absolute pitch is a noun.
How do you pronounce absolute pitch?
Absolute pitch is pronounced /ˈæb.səˌlut pɪt͡ʃ/ (US).
What is the plural of absolute pitch?
The plural of absolute pitch is absolute pitches.

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