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international pitch

international pitch

noun

  1. music the frequency of 435 hertz assigned to the A above middle C, widely used until 1939 See pitch 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of international pitch1

First recorded in 1900–05
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Example Sentences

In light of the Europe's spectacular win in the Ryder Cup, can I suggest the EU nations join forces on the international pitch too?

It is only recently that an international pitch has been established which was adopted everywhere except in England.

It may be that singers cannot sing high, in which case they are better pleased if the piano is tuned to international pitch, while others, especially concert singers, have their pianos at a higher pitch.

In the international pitch the A in the second space of the treble staff makes 435 vibrations a second.

The Piano Manufacturers' Association has established what is known as "international pitch."

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