low-pitched

[ loh-picht ]

adjective

1. pitched in a low register or key:

   a low-pitched aria for the basso.

2. produced by slow vibrations; relatively grave in pitch or soft in sound:

   a low-pitched whistle.

low-pitched

adjective

1. pitched low in tone
2. (of a roof) having sides with a shallow slope

Word History and Origins

Origin of low-pitched¹

First recorded in 1615–25

Example Sentences

The room big and low pitched with three windows; the walls whitewashed; no furniture.

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Suddenly from below and behind him there rose a deep humming roar, low pitched and musical.

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The Duchess gave no visible sign of emotion, but her ancient heart-strings were set vibrating by that tense, low-pitched voice.

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A long, low-pitched room, of antique construction, was indeed all the accommodation afforded by the Cafe.

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The tall young figure could not stand erect in the low-pitched room, except by fitting his head between the beams!

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