high-pitched

[hahy-picht]

adjective

1. Music.,  played or sung at a high pitch.

2. emotionally intense.

   a high-pitched argument.

3. (of a roof ) having an almost vertical slope; steep.

high-pitched

adjective

1. pitched high in volume or tone See high

2. (of a roof) having steeply sloping sides

3. (of an argument, style, etc) lofty or intense

Word History and Origins

Origin of high-pitched¹

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

One role that did fall within his zone of comfort was a part in 2Pac’s dystopian music video for “California Love,” where his character is introduced as “Monster” by a high-pitched Chris Tucker.

From Los Angeles Times

Largely a composer until then, Reshammiya sang several songs on the album in a style that was unheard of in Bollywood, although he claimed he sounded nasal because he has a high-pitched voice.

From BBC

Even when an FPV is too high to see clearly, or hidden behind foliage, soldiers can hear its distinctive, high-pitched whine.

From BBC

The studio audience’s laughter at the first sight of it is priceless, but it’s Warner’s high-pitched screeching starting with “Deniiiiise!” that extends the gag.

From Salon

He remembers the clanging of metal and the high-pitched whining of steam, as well as the fear of gas leaks.

From BBC

Related Words

• piercing 
• shrill