perfect pitch

American  

noun

1. absolute pitch.

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perfect pitch British  

noun

1. another name (not in technical usage) for absolute pitch

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Etymology

Origin of perfect pitch

First recorded in 1945–50

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How does perfect-pitch compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• perfect pitch vs. relative pitch

Example Sentences

For Turner, that was just another example of perfect pitch.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024

For prosecutors, as McAfee once was, the opinion sings in perfect pitch about their special responsibilities to the judicial system:

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2024

He sang Beatles songs in perfect pitch and shrieked in glee whenever a lighthouse came into view.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2023

He could sing songs with perfect pitch after hearing them only once.

From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2023

People with perfect pitch, of course, can play this game forever.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell