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perfect pitch

American

noun

absolute pitch.

perfect pitch British

noun

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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perfect pitch vs. relative pitch

Example Sentences

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After the pass to Adams, Stafford threw a perfect pitch downfield to Xavier Smith for 36 yards.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025

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 falls into a trance as he gently chisels the back of a violin’s front piece, measuring the thickness with an instrument to achieve perfect pitch.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

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

From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2023

A few people have what is called perfect pitch or absolute pitch.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

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