international pitch

American  

noun

Music.

1. diapason normal pitch.

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international pitch British  

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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Etymology

Origin of international pitch

First recorded in 1900–05

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?

From The Guardian

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

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg