concert pitch
concert pitch · concert pitches
The reference pitch to which a group of musical instruments are tuned for a performanceThe reference pitch to which a group of musical instruments are tuned for a performance
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The reference pitch to which a group of musical instruments are tuned for a performance
(countable, uncountable)The reference pitch using the standard of A440
(countable, uncountable)The pitch that is heard (usually as played by one or more transposing instruments or a combination of transposing and non-transposing instruments)
More definitions
- the pitch used to tune instruments for concert performances; usually assigns 440 Hz to the A above middle C
Forms
plural: concert pitchesSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- the pitch used to tune instruments for concert performances; usually assigns 440 Hz to the A above middle C:philharmonic pitchinternational pitch
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedbaroque pitch
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable